Château Petit Village
Pomerol AOC
Château Petit-Village is set in the highest part of the magnificent terroir of the Pomerol plateau, in the heart of the appellation. The past few years have seen major renovations and changes at Château Petit-Village. Christian Seely, Managing Director of AXA Millésimes, aware of the enormous potential of the terroir of the estate, launched extensive work both in the vineyard and in the winery.
Grape Varieties:
75% Merlot – 18% Cabernet Franc – 7% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard:
Vines are 30 years old and grow on a clay and gravel plateau of deep gravel mixed with light sady clays over a subsoil of “crasse de fer” (iron pan).
Winemaking:
After a manual harvest and vatting for 25 days, the wine is aged for 15 months in oak barrels.
Tasting note:
The wine offers aromatic complexity and a long delicate finish.
Food pairing:
This wine will match with lamb, truffled white pudding or carpaccio of scallops, along with small crushed potatoes, oil of white truffles and fresh truffles.
Rating:
Vintage 2015: 92 Points Wine Spectator – 90 points Wine Advocate – 96 Points James Suckling
Additional information
Country | France |
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Region | |
Appellation | Pomerol |
Wine type | Red wine |
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