Vinous
byNeal Martinthe3/12/2021
The 2018 Fayat, a Pomerol that I did not taste out of barrel, is tightly wound on the nose, eventually revealing black fruit, scorched earth and touches of leather and truffle. This feels uncharacteristically introverted. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit struck through with a fine bead of acidity. Good energy here, more focus than recent vintages and plenty of tension on the spicy finish. This is one to watch.