There are 5 things that I think most people absolutely do not realize enough about Bordeaux wine and Pomerol in particular, how exceptional those wines are, and why Pomerol produces THE single MOST expensive wine in Bordeaux and THE MOST ICONIC wine in the world…. I think you need to know about it.
After looking into Margaux, Pauillac, and St Emilion in Bordeaux, or Rioja and Barolo in Spain and Italy, today I want to explain the depth of Pomerol, why it’s such a fantastic appellation.
00:00 – Pomerol Bordeaux Wine Intro
01:25 – Pomerol is Merlot
02:49 – Why is the soil exceptional?
04:48 – Pomerol Wine Style and Longevity
06:30 – Petrus, the Legend
08:00 – Most Expensive Pomerol Chateaus
09:44 – Is Pomerol the Best Wine in the World?
16 Comments
Very nice video, I enjoyed it a lot. My all time Pomerol favs are : Vieux Chateau Certan, La Conseillante, Trotanoy, Clinet, among others. Even though Petrus and Le Pin are bucket list wines, I would never spend that kind of money on a single bottle of wine no mater what.
ya want my petrus experience? voila 1997 i stole a bottle in london costing 467 quid 1976 vintage the lovely clay was there but overall the wine sucked, coarse ,uglish tobbaco aromas i loved trotanoy, conseillante, fleur gai go for masseto,son! cheers
I just got into Pomerol. I had a 2012 Clos l’eglise a few months ago and it was incredible. Now I’m hooked on Pomerol!
Don Melchor 2021 is the Best wine in the World.
Loved this video. I need to get into pomerol, just looking for the appropriate price to dive into. I’ve seen Petrus but never had it nor do I know anyone that has
Is the Le Carillon de Rouget 2018 worth buying?
No mention of VCC?!
I seen Petrus but at such absurd prices that I have never tasted. I do love Clinet that I have tried and will seek some of your other recommendations.
Bought six bottles of Haut-Tropchaud a while ago. Tried one which was very nice but too young. Did you ever try that one?
Had Petrus 87 and 82. Both at blind tasting with friends. the 87 was actually called out by 2 people (what an audacity to think that someone would bring it for lunch…:)). The legendary 82 was tasted after 6 other wines which was a mistake as it didn't give hit enough space to show itself.
I tried Petrus but it was just a small glass that a friend opened up for his anniversary, and it was long ago. Quite exceptional from what I remember, though it was long ago when they were priced far less. It was 1990.
Château Clinet is one that I like very much and also Chateau La Fleur Petrus. Both are memorable wines.
I think Chateau La Conseillante wines are sublime especially after Mariel took over wine making. Recently opened a 2017 (supposedly not a good vintage) but it put a smile on the faces of everyone who had it… nuff said…
Pomerol is my favorite appellation in the world, just pure beauty. 2024 was a good year for me visiting Petrus, Le Pin, Lafleur, La Fleur-Petrus, Vieux Chateau Certan, La Conseillante, Clinet and Gazin. My favorite from Pomerol is VCC and La Conseillante, and for ”budget” i often buy Plince that i think is good quality – ratio
Tried Petrus(85) but the best Pomerol i tried was the 82 Lafleur, just amazing and on level with the best burgundys i have had. Great video Julien!
Clinet? I have twelve Pomerol dating back to 1978, good investment, something to delight on opening!! ❤
Danish wine trader here. Drank Petrus 89, 91 and 92. Absolutely amazing and one of the best wine experiences in my life.