Two Bdx

1985 Clos Beauregard, Pomerol;
Bright brick, some sediments. First, quite intence nose of beacon, then more of grilled meat and tomato puré. Ok acidity, very ripe tannins, with more air, lots of red plum meat, balanced, not very complex, ok length. 68


1998 La Dame de Montrose; (2nd Chateau Montrose)
Deep ruby, hint of brick rim. A bit light, but very Saint-Estephe on the nose, hint of vanilla, stable, liquorice, cigar, cassis and dark berries. Soft attack, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, balanced and quite complex, good velvety mouhfeel. Good length. 86