2008 Ch. Petit Village, Pomerol

In 2004 they dug up the poor clones. In 2006 they took on Stéphane Derenoncourt and built a new winery. So 2007 and 2008 are wines of the new era. Very deep blackish crimson. Meaty/yeast extract. Very sweet. Rich. Lively. Not the sweetest Pomerol 2008 but very dense. Energetic and lively. Big improvement on some past vintages. Very positive and structured but with good flesh and concentration. Long. Cool, fresh, succulent, limpid and not forced. Very slightly rustic but lots of personality – a success!
(Jancis Robinson MW - jancisrobinson.com - Apr 09)

An attractive, supple, dark plum/garnet/purple-tinged Pomerol, the 2008 exhibits notes of licorice, olives, mocha and jammy black and red fruits. It is an elegant, medium-bodied, silky red to consume over the next 6-8 years. (Robert Parker- Wine Advocate- May 2011)

While this estate’s wines never seem to be as good as one hopes (I have still have memories of the 1982 dancing across my palate), the 2008 has turned out reasonably well. It possesses sweet herb and coffee-infused black cherry, caramel, and cola-like fruit, medium body, a supple texture, and a very good finish. Enjoy this consumer-friendly Pomerol over the next 10-12 years.
(Robert Parker- Wine Advocate- April 2009)