Suggestions for Pomerol

[ToddFrench]

Impromptu virtual tasting - 2012 Pomerol - who's in? (tonight!)

A night like this is what pulls me out of the wine funk I’ve been in lately — and I am so glad I opened this bottle. After 2.5 hours in the decanter, the 2012 L’Évangile still carries much of that velvety, mouth-coating texture, but the acidic grip at the finish makes clear it’s ready for food. Earthy black truffle, dark fruits, plum skin, sandalwood, espresso bean, and lavender dominate. What I truly love is the dichotomy: a gorgeous, silky mouthfeel against a crisp finish where the tannins ar…