AOC Pomerol wines awarded at the Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge

A.O.C./A.O.P.

Pomerol is a village situated near Libourne. The hillsides of Saint-Emilion roll down to Pomerol ending in a plateau carved into terraces which gently descend towards the valley floor. The soils are predominantly gravel interspersed with layers of clay. The subsoil however is shot through with a kind of iron-rich sandstone called ‘iron dross’ which in some cases imparts very distinctive characteristics to the wines. Despite the fact that Pomerol is one of the most renowned and popular wines in the world, it has no official classification.

Grape varieties: Vins rouges : Merlot, Cabernet-sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Malbec

The wines of this appellation

Pomerol wines are rich in colour, powerful and brimming with body, roundness and generosity, though they also boast finesse and an overwhelmingly rich bouquet. Red fruit, truffle and violet form the backbone of its aromatic range. Pomerol is an all-rounder which can be paired with all sorts of food, including foie gras. It sits nicely alongside dishes such as roast beef en croûte, jugged hare, lamprey in a red wine sauce, mushrooms and most cheeses.