The Château Petit-Village of Pomerol of Bordeaux

Château Petit-Village
The winery offers 3 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.2.
This estate is part of the AXA Millesimes.
It is ranked in the top 55 of the estates of Bordeaux.
It is located in Pomerol in the region of Bordeaux
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The Château Petit-Village is one of the world's great estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in of Pomerol to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Château Petit-Village is a family-owned vineyard located in Pomerol, France. The property was purchased by Jean-Pierre Moueix in 1950 and has since been under the management of Christian Moueix, conversationalist and Jean-Pierre's grandson. Petit-Village has a special position between the Luchey-Halde and Gazin properties. The terroir in Maisons-Pomerol has a clay-limestone soil, located to the north of the appellation. Petit-Village is an exceptional producer of Bordeaux red wine, which is made from 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. The wine has a subtle oaky taste and possesses an intense color with shades of blackberries, blackcurrants, and plums. The wine also has a delightful acidity and superb tannins. Their wine is considered a great wine of Pomerol and is now produced in small quantities, making it a highly sought-after product. Château Petit-Village is recognized for its environmental commitment and the quality produced. Since 2009, the vineyard has implemented an organic method, incorporating natural meadows and corn into their production system. This system not only improves the quality of their wine, but also highlights and protects the biodiversity of the property. Petit-Village also produces a white wine, the Petit-Village Blanc. However, it is not available on the market and is only rarely served at special events. Château Petit-Village is a refined and world-renowned place, deemed a "premier grand cru," where you will be welcomed and served to your utter satisfaction. A visit to Château Petit-Village is a culturally enriching and flavorful experience. The superior qualities of their wine make it the perfect companion for a special dinner or any other social event.

Top Château Petit-Village wines

Looking for the best Château Petit-Village wines in Pomerol among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château Petit-Village wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Château Petit-Village wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Château Petit-Village

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Château Petit-Village

How Château Petit-Village wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of slow-cooked fillet of beef, leg of lamb brissac (leftover leg of lamb) or chicken massala.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Château Petit-Village

On the nose the red wine of Château Petit-Village. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or butter and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, violet or dark chocolate. In the mouth the red wine of Château Petit-Village. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Château Petit-Village

  • 1985With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1978With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Château Petit-Village.

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

Discovering the wine region of Pomerol

Absolute myth of the Bordeaux right bank (Libournais): signature Merlot as king red (~80%) — deep robe and opulent profile with black truffle, candied cherry, plum, chocolate, violet, leather and a mineral touch, signature creamy velvety texture and an endless finish. Fragrant Cabernet Franc as backup. Cradle of Pétrus and Le Pin. AOC (1936), ~800 ha without classification, blue clay and ferruginous crasse de fer plateau, ageing 10-50 years.

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Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.