Plince 2015 (750ML)

93-95 FS / 93 JS / 90 WS / 90 JD / 16.5+ JR

Dark ruby ​​garnet, violet reflections, delicate edge lightening, inviting blackberry note, ripe cassis in the background, a touch of precious wood, delicate bergamot. Juicy, elegant, delicate fruit sweetness, some vanilla, ripe, silky tannins, full-bodied, extract-sweet finish, salty-mineral finish, very good length, some coconut in the finale, great potential, has rarely been so good.-Peter Moser, Falstaff

Attractive red berries and light licorice notes with a lick of iodine lead to a palate that has plenty of red-fruit and -licorice flavors. Smoothly groomed tannins and a fresh cherry-pip finish. Try from 2020. - James Suckling

Steeped plum, blackberry and black cherry fruit forms the core here, while a liberal dose of warm fruitcake, mulling spices and bramble kicks in through the finish. All the elements meld well enough, with a slightly chewy hint at the very end. Best from 2021 through 2030. 4,100 cases made. - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator

Another terrific Pomerol from the Moueix team and based on 72% Merlot and 28% Cabernet Franc, the 2015 Château Plince offers the sexy, approachable style of the vintage as well as lots of sweet red and black fruits, underbrush, and hints of vanilla. This medium-bodied 2015 has surprising elegance, as well as silky texture, and it’s already hard to resist. Drink it over the coming decade. - Jeb Dunnuck

Nutty nose with very broad, sweet fruit and lightly astringent tannins. A bit of oak in evidence. Needs time.-Jancis Robinson