Neal Martin (NM) — 87/100 · Vinous, 2022-02-01 · Drink 2022-2027
The 2005 Branas Grand Poujeaux is an improvement on the nose compared to prior vintages, fresh with redcurrant, orange rind and brown spices. Fully mature. The palate is medium-bodied with black pepper tinged red fruit, black plum and sage. A little austere towards the finish, yet there is more delineation and persistence than any vintage thus far. Tasted at the Branas Grand Poujeaux vertical at…