The 2014 Chateau Poesia has a very well-defined bouquet with plenty of red and black fruit, crushed rose petals and just a touch of smoke. I love the detail here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, crisp and very tensile with superb focus. There is a sense of nascent energy, the 30% Cabernet Franc lending complexity towards the animated, saline finish. Superb—this surpasses my expectations and comes highly recommended. - NM

Earthy, licorice, plums, smoke and espresso leads you to a medium bodied, silky effort with freshness with a hint of herbs and olives that only add to the red pit fruits in the finish. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-tasting-note/?vintage=2014&wine=Chateau%20Poesia

The 2014 Poesia feels more Merlot-driven on the nose compared to the 2013. There is more red fruit here with crushed strawberry, bing cherry, blueberry and violet aromas. This coalesces in the glass, becoming more and more sensual. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly drier tannins than the 2013, a liberal dose of black pepper lending spiciness, touches of graphite and tobacco towards the finish that imparts an almost Left Bank personality. With moderate length, this may require three to four more years in bottle. Tasted at the Poesia vertical in Saint-Émilion. -- Neal Martin