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France - Bordeaux - Pomerol
Pomerol is the smallest of Bordeaux's major appellations and, with about 150 producers and approximately 740 hectares of vineyards. It is home to many bijou domaines, many of which produce little more than 1,000 cases per annum.
Both the topography and architecture of the region is unremarkable, but the style of the wines is most individual. The finest vineyards are planted on a seam of rich clay which extends across the gently elevated plateau of Pomerol, which runs from the north-eastern boundary of St Emilion. On the sides of the plateau the soil becomes sandier and the wines lighter.
For a long time Pomerol was regarded as the poor relation of St Emilion but the efforts of Jean-Pierre Moueix in the mid 20th century brought the wine to the attention of more export markets, where its fleshy, intense and muscular style found a willing audience, in turn leading to surge in prices led by the demand for such limited quantities.
There is one satellite region to the immediate north, Lalande-de-Pomerol whose wines are stylistically very similar, if sometimes lacking the finesse its neighbour.
There has never been a classification of Pomerol wines.
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2002, Chateau de Valois "Pomerol". |
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Bin No |
EN3667 |
Size |
75cl |
Price |
£31.35 |
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The estate has been family owned since 1862, and is divided into 7 parcels with the largest plot just south of the Pomerol plateau. The blend is traditional with 75per cent Merlot, 13 per cent Cabernet Franc and the remainder Cabernet Sauvignon. Grape Varieties: 19% Cabernet Franc, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Malbec and 77% Merlot. Food Matching Note: Grilled spicy fillets of beef or any big structured red meat dish. Tasting Note: Good deep dark ruby red. Spicy aromatic nose with ripe black fruit character. The palate is dominated by ripe berry fruit characteristics intermingled with spicy new oak. A good length with plenty of character. Vinification Note: The estate consists of 7 parcels the largest being 4Ha, all are located on the southern slope of the Pomerol plateau. Once harvested the grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks, which is constantly monitored. Modern vinification techniques are incorporated throughout the process. After fermentation the wines are racked and then allowed to mature in oak barrels for 18-20 months. |
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