Discover the top 100 best wines of Lalande-de-Pomerol of Libournais as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Lalande-de-Pomerol and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Northern neighbour of Pomerol (Bordeaux right bank) on the communes of Lalande and Neac: signature Merlot as king red (~75%) — fleshy and velvety with notes of black cherry, ripe plum, blackberry, red fruits, truffle, undergrowth and a hint of spice, round tannins and a generous finish in the Pomerol style at an accessible price. Fragrant Cabernet Franc (15-20%) and Cabernet Sauvignon as complements. AOC (1936), ~1,200 ha, clay-gravel and sandy-gravel soils, oceanic climate, ages 5-15 years.
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
wines from the region of Lalande-de-Pomerol go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of venison stew with red wine, lamb chops with spanish sauce or cassoulet with duck confit.
On the nose in the region of Lalande-de-Pomerol often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit. In the mouth in the region of Lalande-de-Pomerol is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
