Thankfully, beginning with the 1996 vintage, the highly-talented Michel Rolland has been brought in to work his magic with this well-placed Pomerol property. As the following tasting notes attest, this wine has not been living up to its potential. Medium dark ruby-colored, with a straightforward, earthy, spicy, curranty, and cherry-scented nose, this dull, hard wine lacks intensity, ripeness, and length. Drink it over the next 6-7 years.