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Château Bourgneuf 2020

Pomerol AOC

Glowing tributes and a host of scores from 91-95 points show how well this Pomerol did in this standout vintage. "A dense sexy red", said James Suckling, "chock-full of spicy/peppery black fruit" wrote Wine Advocate. A rich and lavish Bourgneuf.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Velvet, dark plummy richness with bitter chocolate, firm tannins

Aroma

Deep ripe plum with dark chocolate, potpourri, black truffle and oak

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Château Bourgneuf 2020

More information

  • 15.0% ABV
  • 11.25 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2036

Pomerol is the smallest region of Bordeaux's Right Bank, very little compared to expansive St Emilion just to the east. You would think nothing of importance happened in its rather flat vineyards, yet its wines are some of the most expensive in the world. There Merlot reaches creamy perfection on both the heavy clay and the sandy gravel of the plateau. Château Bourgneuf has been in the Vayron family for 200 years. It is very well situated, just to the west of Château Trotanoy and just southwest of L'Eglise Clinet. Its small vineyard holdings are on Pomerol's plateau and produce a seductive red in the hands of winemaker Frédérique Vayron. Ageing in a third new oak for just over a year lends an elegant touch to this very fine claret.

"Crushed black cherries, boysenberries and prunes, plus wafts of melted chocolate, Indian spices" Lisa Perrotti Brown
Wine Advocate, 91-93pts
Map showing Pomerol AOC
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