Like the Medoc, Petit-Village`s soils are stony and gravel-dominated and the Cabernets together make up 25% of the blend. But then, with neighbours like Cheval Blanc, Figeac and Vieux Chateau Certan, that is not a surprise. So, of all Pomerols, this is one to age. The Cabernet Sauvignon element in particular - at 17% - gives the wine structure and stops it becoming too creamy and lush.
- Producer
- Ch Petit Village
- Origin
- Pomerol, Right bank, Bordeaux FRANCE
- Colour
- red
- Wine Style
- dry
- Closure Style
- cork
- Maturity
- ready
- Bottle Size
- 75cl
- Case Quantity
- 12
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Wine Score
- 88-90+ points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, April 2010
90-92 points, Neal Martin, erobertparker.com, April 2010 17.5 points, James Lawther MW, Decanter, April 2010
Stock in
Warehouse*Stock on Order Price ib Add to Basket Case 12x75cl - 1 £960.00
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Media Reviews
Robert Parker
This consistently under-performing estate has made one of its finest wines in many years. The opaque ruby/purple-tinged 2009 offers up hints of toffee, caramelized red and black fruits, and spicy oak. Medium to full-bodied, soft, round, and generous with abundant glycerin, this beauty can be drunk over the next 10-15 years. (Tasted once.) 88-90+ points
Neal Martin
A blend of 75% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Cabernet Franc, picked between 17th September and finish on the 13th October with the Cabernet, this has a ripe damson, small black cherries and just a hint of marmalade. The palate is medium-bodied, quite tannic, feeling as if there is more Cabernet than the 17%. A more masculine Petit Village, almost foursquare, conservative whilst another sample was smoother and more cohesive. Moderate length. Fine. Tasted April 2010. 90-92 points
James Lawther MW
Great effort this year. A sleeper. Dark and intense, the quality of the tannins extremely refined. Cabernet component (26%) evident. Ageing potential. Drink 2018-2035. 17.5 points
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