Readers looking for a high quality Pomerol that is not over-priced should check out recent vintages of Beauregard. Dark ruby/purple-colored, with a closed, earthy, smoky, black fruit-scented nose, this tightly-knit, medium-bodied wine possesses very good to excellent concentration, but also high tannin. It has shut down since bottling and requires 3-4 years of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2012.