In the Heart of
Pomerol
Location & History
Pomerol is a communal appellation on the right bank of the Dordogne, in the Libournais region (Gironde), just near Libourne.
The vineyard covers about 800 hectares, according to various sources.
The AOC Pomerol was officially recognized in 1936, after being acknowledged as a distinct wine region from 1923.
Terroir & Grape varieties
The soil is very varied but certain elements often recur:
Clay, sometimes “blue” clay; Château du Domaine de Graviers, sands, and pieces of gravel on clay sub‑soils.
What is locally called “crasse de fer”,an iron‑oxide layer giving a distinctive reddish hue to the soil, which contributes to its typicity.
Topography : the vineyard is situated on a plateau with terraces descending towards the Isle valley, which creates variations in exposure and soil depth.
Grape varieties
The dominant grape variety is Merlot: it dominates the plantings.
It is often complemented by Cabernet Franc. You also find, to a lesser extent, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec.
Wine style & characteristics
Colour : deep red, often dense.
Aromas : red fruits (cherry, plum), small black fruits, violet; sometimes notes of truffle, forest‑floor, game depending on ageing.
On the palate : wines are rather broad, supple, velvety, but some also show beautiful structure, quality tannins, good length. Fineness is often emphasised.
Ageing potential : Our Pomerol wines age well between 5 and 30 years.
Character of our wines
Colour : red, often quite dark.
Typical aromas : red or black fruits (blackberry, cherry, plum), violet, sometimes more complex touches like truffle, undergrowth or game notes in mature wines.
On the palate : wines often broad, supple, velvety, but some can also be very structured, with depth and, depending on terroir and producer, serious tannins.
Ageing : many wines from Pomerol can age well — 10‑20 years, sometimes more, especially the top estates or good vintages.