Le Petit, Pomerol, 2022
It is a single 10.5 hectare vineyard in the shape of a triangle.
Each terroir always corresponds to a grape variety that is faithful to it. At Château Petit-Village, each plot, with its personality, is planted with the suitable grape variety. Merlot predominates on the property (75%): it constitutes the flesh of the wine and gives it its velvety texture, roundness, and generosity. Cabernet Franc (18%) is
Terroir
Deep gravels coated with light and sandy clays on a subsoil of alios called iron crasse, characteristic of the great wines of Pomerol.
Winemaking
Parcel vinification in small, temperature-controlled concrete vats. Cold pre-fermentation maceration followed by alcoholic fermentation. Malolactic fermentation in new barrels for the best Merlot vats.
Ageing
15% New Barrels 6 Different Coopers Part of it made in amphora 14 months.
Varietals
Merlot : 95%
Cabernet franc : 5%
Specifications
Surface area of the vineyard : 10.50 ha
Age of vines : 35 years old
Tasting
Intense red color with violet reflections. Elegant nose with aromas of black fruits and light spicy notes. Ripe tannins and good length in the mouth with light notes of licorice. Elegant and harmonious wine.
Reviews
James Suckling
Vinous