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Cabanne 2017

Pomerol

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The 2017 La Cabanne is a Pomerol cru that flies just under the radar. This latest release continues to prove that François Estager owns some serious terroir, located right next to Trotanoy in fact. It has a nicely detailed bouquet with scents of blackberry, pencil lead and undergrowth aromas. It is not as complex as the 2015 or 2016 but there is palpable focus and good vigor. The palate is medium-bodied with well-defined red berry fruit laced with brown spice and a discrete, almost cola-like tincture. This feels nimble, poised and for want of a better word, joyful. It might not be the most profound Pomerol that François Estager has ever made but I can see this drinking beautifully over the next decade.

Score: 90 - 92 Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2021-2034 Date: 01 May 2018

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 La Cabanne gives up black cherries and black plums on the nose with wafts of anise, chocolate box and tilled earth. Medium-bodied, plushly textured and with plenty of density, it finishes pleasantly fruity.

Score: 88 - 90 Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 27 April 2018

Dark cherry colour. Smells sweet-fruited and creamy with notes of vanilla and toast. On the palate, there's lots of sweet fruit, too. Flavourful rather than complex or elegant. Gung-ho sort of wine.

Score: 16 Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2022-2029 Date: 25 April 2018

A wine that has outstanding potential, the 2017 Château La Cabanne is a medium-bodied, bright, firm Pomerol that’s going to need some cellar age to chill out. Black fruits, charcoal, and oak give way to a nicely concentrated, backward 2017 that has bright yet integrated acidity. Hide bottles for 3-5 years.

Score: 87 - 90 Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com Date: 23 April 2018

Some nice juicy fruit with mineral and salt undertones. Medium body, silky tannins and a succulent finish. Shows balance and finesse for the vintage.

Score: 91 - 92 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 03 April 2018

This shows good Pomerol character with ripeness and roundness to the fruit, even if it's without the generosity of 2016 at this 9ha estate. Overall, it's a wine with lots to recommend. There is some evident oak, but it has a silky texture. It's a little short on the finish. Mostly Merlot, with a touch of Cabernet Franc.

Score: 87 Jane Anson, Decanter.com Maturity: 2023-2033 Date: 01 April 2018