Chateau Petit-Village
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Chateau Petit-Village,
For laying down,
Axa insurance, the owners of this property, have poured millions into the vineyard and the winery to turn it into one of the most desirable properties in Pomerol. The tiny five hectare estate is vastly improving year on year. It has lots of ripe red fruit on the nose and huge a mount of velvety fruit in mid palate with a very long finish. In my opinion, this is their best ever wine.
(74% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauivignon, 8% Cabernet Franc)
(Max Lalondrelle, BBR Bordeaux Wine Buyer)
(74% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauivignon, 8% Cabernet Franc)
(Max Lalondrelle, BBR Bordeaux Wine Buyer)
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Château Petit-Village produces classic lush Pomerol wines that sell for a fraction of the prices that are commanded by some of its more fashionable neighbours. Since 1989 it has been owned by AXA and is run by Jean-Michel Cazes and oenologist Daniel Llose. AXA also owns Château Pichon-Longueville Baron, Château Cantenac Brown and Château Suduiraut.
Petit-Village's 11-hectare vineyard is located on soils rich in gravel with a limestone and clay subsoil. It is bordered by Vieux Château Certan to the north and La Conseillante to the east. The vineyard was effectively destroyed by the 1956 frosts and had to be totally replanted.
Petit-Village's wine is a blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc. The grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled concrete vats and the wine is matured for 14-18 months in 100% new oak casks.