Thanks to its soil, Pomerol is home to the world's elite Merlot-based wines. These wines blessed by the gods combine exceptional aromatic power with incredibly velvety tannins.
A work of art of the Bordeaux countryside, Pomerol resisted the urban spread of the city of Libourne, which can be seen in the distance. Every possible square metre of ground that is suitable for growing vines is carefully planted.
Created in 1936, this Appellation has a winemaking tradition began by the Romans and continued by members of religious groups who also created a hospital for pilgrims passing on their way to the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
Even if no wines from Pomeral are classified, the area's ancient reputation has never been tarnished.
The terroir has a fascinating geological composition. The surface of stones and sandy deposits covers clay mixed with iron oxides, which is also known as "crasse de fer" (iron filth). This clay swells rapidly after rainfalls so that excess rain does not drown the vines. In the hot summer, the clay redistributes the accumulated water, thereby avoiding potentially dangerous droughts.
This natural water regulation is spectacular in Pétrus, the worldwide icon of elite winemaking. Merlot grows so well here that is represents 70% of vines planted (20% of Cabernet-Franc). Tasting the resulting wine is an extraordinary experience for a wine lover.
With a dense and profound colour, refined and powerful at the same time, the Pomerol AOC is a wine that can age, but can also be enjoyed young. Its powerful tannins are partially concealed by a smooth, velvety full texture.
Opulent and sensual, it is a wine that can make a wine lover out of anyone. If the violet aroma seems to originate directly from Pomerol's “crasse de fer” (iron filth), the notes of red berries, truffle and game originate from Merlot, which grows in one of its most prestigious territories here.
Average yearly production: 31 370 Hl
Surface declared (2009): 804 Ha
isit the Pomerol AOC’s web site.
