Pomerol
Appellation Bordeaux Pomerol
Pomerol is both a wine-growing region in the Gironde department and a type of red wine. It is also the smallest of the Bordeaux fine wine regions. It is relatively new and does not have a classification system like the other Bordeaux AOCs. Nevertheless, the best vintages from this appellation are snapped up by wine lovers. In this guide, we'll take a look at the region's terroir and the best wines in the Bordeaux Pomerol appellation
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Terroir of the appellation Bordeaux Pomerol
This red wine appellation is located on the right bank of the Dordogne. Unlike other Bordeaux wines, which use a classification system such as the historic 1855 classification, there are no criteria for classifying the châteaux and wine estates of Pomerol. However, this region is the birthplace of three of Bordeaux's top-selling wines: Petrus, Lafleur and Le Pin. The total surface area of vineyards in this appellation is around 790 ha. Pomerol's terroir influences the characteristics and styles of the wines in this appellation. It is characterised by sandy-clay, gravelly soils with blue clays. The proximity of bodies of water such as the Gironde and the Bay of Biscay provides a temperate oceanic climate which is favourable to the maturing of the wines. However, rain at harvest time can cause grey rot in the grapes, leading to a reduction in the quality and quantity of the harvest. Merlot is the region's emblematic grape variety. It occupies 80% of the vineyards. Cabernet franc is the second most widely planted grape variety, occupying 15% of the vineyards. The remaining 5% is planted with Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Around 66% of Pomerol wines are a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
Our list of the best wine producers in the Bordeaux Pomerol appellation
-Pétrus: at the top of the list of the most famous wines in the world are the wines of Pétrus, renowned for their rarity and high price. The 11.4 hectare vineyard of this prestigious château covers half of the 'Boutonnière', an iron-rich region of sand and blue clay. This is what gives Pétrus its distinctive richness, elegance and concentration. The wines from this estate are very complex aromatically, with notes of fresh flowers, ripe fruit, herbs and earth. The palate benefits from silky, fleshy textures with a smooth finish. Its best vintages reveal the full potential of their true essence after 2 to 3 decades. Take a tour of the site to choose the full-bodied, velvety, opulent wine that will grace your table this festive season!
-La violette: this tiny vineyard of less than 2 hectares is also a real gem. It produces exceptional wines with a fragrant bouquet of fruit, undergrowth, lavender, spices, flowers and chocolate, depending on the vintage. The palate reveals a creamy, rich texture with fine acidity. This undeniably beautiful wine is characterised by the haunting scent of violets. A must-taste!
-Le Pin: this château is located near the village of Catusseau in Libourne. It has belonged to the Thienpot family since 1979. Merlot is the grape variety planted on most of the estate's 2.7 ha of vineyards. The terroir consists of deep gravel, clay, sand and iron oxide deposits. This producer was one of the first to carry out alcoholic fermentation in barrels on the banks of the Dordogne. Its wines have an exotic style. In the best vintages, they display a concentrated, fresh, long character with notes of wild fruit, citrus, undergrowth, opulent fragrances and a silky palate leading to a decadent, textured finish. Production at the château is limited to 600-700 cases a year. This is reflected in its price. Its wines may be better with 7 or 10 years in bottle, but it is not advisable to keep them for more than 2 decades.
-Lafleur: this château is a tiny estate of 4.5 hectares run by Sylvie and Jacques Guinadeau. The estate lies in the heart of the Pomerol plateau, next to LaFleur Petrus. It is also one of Pomerol's elite producers. Its terroir consists of deep soils enriched by iron and potassium deposits. Yields are low, but the best vintages from this producer have an ageing capacity of over 5 decades. Like the other wines in this appellation, Lafleur's wines also have a unique expression. The best vintages are full-bodied, powerful, opulent and elegant, with an exotic character and mineral, woody and fruity notes. These wines of excellence are ideal for investment and will show their full depth and complexity in 1 to 5 decades.
-Trotanoy: Jean-Pierre Mouiex has owned this château since 1953. Its 8 ha of vineyards are located on a plateau, about 1 km from the Pétrus estate. Gravel and deposits of black clay and iron lie in the vineyards. The harvest at this château takes place much earlier than at other estates, as it has a slightly warmer microclimate than the other châteaux. The wines from this estate have distinctive aromas of flowers, spices, incense, truffles and ripe plums, depending on the vintage. On tasting, they reveal a velvety, opulent texture, both full-bodied and long, with a long, complex finish. Another stunning wine that also deserves to be discovered.
-Eglise Clinet: another not-to-be-missed château in Pomerol production. 5.5 hectares are planted with vines at this wine estate owned by Denis Durantou. Its terroir consists of gravelly and clayey soils with natural slopes. This produces wines with complex aromas of truffles, flowers, grass and fruit, and a sensual, full-bodied, opulent and silky palate. The best vintages can be drunk young.
-La Fleur Pétrus: this château's 18.7 ha of vineyards produce highly aromatic wines with a nose of truffles, fruit, liquorice and cocoa, a lush, velvety texture and crushed velvet tannins.
-Vieux Château Certan: this 14-hectare single vineyard produces wines that are also regularly ranked by the world press. These are elegant, full-bodied, rich wines with complex aromas of flowers, fruit, chocolate, spices, damp earth, truffles and a texture of pure silk. This type of wine has a great capacity for ageing. This allows it to develop greater complexity and opulence.
-La Conseillante: the 13 hectares of vines on this estate produce sweet, fresh, fruity, refined, sexy wines with velvety, elegant tannins and a long finish. They offer a sublime experience for the palate and the nose.
-Hosanna: this château's 4.45 hectare vineyard sits atop the famous Pomerol plateau. The wines from this estate are bursting with dark, juicy fruit notes and nuances of truffle, chocolate, smoke and earth. On the palate, they are deep, rich and concentrated, with a focused, fresh and persistent finish.
-Château de l'Evangile: this prestigious estate produces subtle, elegant wines from its 14.1 hectares. The limited production of 5,000 cases adopts a rich, elegant, opulent style that can be stunning in the best vintages.
-Nénin: This château belongs to Jean-Hubert and Michel Delon, owners of Château Léoville-Las-cases. The 32 hectare vineyard produces deeply coloured wines, with hints of flowers, fruit, cedar, herbs, damp earth, liquorice and a savoury, powerful or sweet palate with a spicy finish. These are wines destined to age well.
-Gazin: this château's 26 ha of vineyards adjoin those of Evangile and Pétrus. It produces wines with layers of concentrated, ripe, silky, sweet fruit and hints of truffles. On the palate, they offer depth of flavour and may improve with a few years' cellaring.
-Bon Pasteur: this estate's 7 ha vineyard produces well-balanced, supple, lush and fruity wines with sensual, seductive textures and a long finish.
-Château Clinet: Finally, this estate's 11.5 ha of vineyards produce sensual, powerful wines in the best vintages with flavours of chocolate, flowers and spices. These wines have good ageing potential and develop more complex aromatic textures and sensual flavours over time.
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