Pomerol 2011 Château Gombaude-Guillot

Wine description

The Château Gombaude-Guillot is a classic reflection of Pomerol: rich and supple, with a deep mineral structure, it has all of the grace and finesse for which the appellation is known. A long-ageing wine (25 to 30 years) that begin to develop a complex bouquet, after 5 years, which allows the best pairings with food, such as meat, cheese and so on. Annual production: 25,000 to 30,000 bottles. Officially organically-grown.

Tasting Notes

Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot. Aromatic bouquet of dark berries, blackcurrants and blackberries, layered with notes of graphite, vanilla, roses and juniper. Ripe tannins on the palate, vigorous with harmonious acidity.

Vinification

Natural fermentation in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless steel cuves for 3-4 weeks, with indigenous yeasts, adapted to the characteristics of each vat (rate of pump-overs, oxygenation, maceration time and temperature).

Ageing

In Allier oak barrels, 50% new, for 12 to 14 months. The proportion of new oak can vary according to the vintage. Wine is bottled unfiltered.