Château Petit-Village 2018

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Petit-Village 2018

Tasting

Color
Bright color with ruby reflections.

Nose
Expressive, the nose reveals notes of black fruits (cherries), licorice and floral touches of violets.

Palate
Ample and perfectly balanced, the palate seduces with its silky tannins and velvety texture. The finish, long and gourmet, reveals a return of the aromas of black fruits.

Food and wine pairings

Château Petit-Village 2018 pairs perfectly with game dishes, grilled red meats, dishes in sauce, as well as soft cheeses.

Service and aging

To fully appreciate this wine, serve it between 16 and 18°C after a slight aeration. Keep until around 2030.

A great Pomerol wine combining power and elegance

The property

Château Petit-Village, located in the heart of the Pomerol appellation, was founded in 1785 and extends over 10.5 hectares. Currently led by Diana Berrouet-Garcia, the vineyard stands out for its unique terroir, composed of deep gravel, sand, limestone and clay, on a base of red iron. With a composition of 75% merlot, 18% cabernet franc and 7% cabernet sauvignon, the estate maintains one of the highest proportions of cabernet sauvignon in Pomerol.

The vineyard

The vineyard of Château Petit-Village is located on the highest part of the Pomerol plateau. Its 10.5 hectares rest on a gravel terroir, offering ideal natural drainage for vine cultivation. This particular Pomerol soil gives the wine its characteristic structure and aromatic richness.

The vintage

2018 was both a difficult and remarkable vintage. The slightly colder than average winter was followed by significant rainfall (over 500 mm from December to March). Bud break began around April 10, followed by early flowering around May 25 for the merlot. After a difficult spring and early summer, veraison was observed on July 23, earlier than in 2017. The harvest took place from September 19 to October 1, 2018, over 6 days.

Vinification and aging

The aging was carried out in barrels for 15 months, with 40% new barrels and 60% barrels of one wine. This aging method brings complexity and finesse to the wine while preserving the fruit and the expression of the terroir.

Blend

72% merlot, 20% cabernet franc and 8% cabernet sauvignon.