Château La Connivence 2016

This exceptional 2016 is even better than the 2015. It's still full of brushed damson and black cherry fruits, with a seductive quality to the tannins that you look for in Pomerol, but it lets a little more light in and feels like the acidity is a touch higher — and it's all the better for it. A gorgeous wine.

From a tiny vineyard and made with consulting advice from talented consultant Claude Gros, the 2016 Château La Connivence is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc raised all in new oak, although you’d never know it by tasting it. Classic Pomerol notes of ripe red and black fruits, damp earth, leafy herbs, and some exotic floral characteristics all flow to a beautifully polished, elegant, medium to full-bodied effort that’s upfront and already showing the goods. I love its balance and I suspect it’s going to drink nicely for another 15 years or more.

With its floral nuances, the nose is enticing, and the palate feels like a caress thanks to its silky texture. Pomerol with a charm that is already highly expressive.