2009 Ch. Petit Village, Pomerol

A veritable compote of raspberries, redcurrants and Victoria plums, Ch. Petit Village is a very impressive wine in 2009. The plush mouthfeel of its 75% Merlot is offset by the freshness and precision of 17% Cabernet Sauvignon (possibly the highest proportion in Pomerol) and 8% Cabernet Franc. Fine tannins and a seductive, glycerol texture make this a very complete wine.

Great effort this year. A sleeper. Dark and intense, the quality of the tannins extremely refined. Cabernet component (26%) evident. Ageing potential.
(Steven Spurrier - Decanter - April 2010)

Full, fragrant, floral nose. Thick and sweet. A little overbearing. Hard finish – very muscular. Not too alcoholic.
(Jancis Robinson MW - jancisrobinson.com - April 2010)

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.
(Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - April 2010)

This is sexy, with beautiful ripe fruit and spices. Full bodied, with focused fruit and a long finish. Racy. So focused. Class. Best ever?
(James Suckling - Wine Spectator - Apr 2010)