Pomerol - A Different Story
Although Pomerol has a long history of viticulture and winemaking it is not one that has much in common with the development of the left bank appellations, or indeed with neighbouring St Emilion.
Pomerol
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Pomerol is a village and wine-producing region (AOC) in France. It is a commune of the Gironde département, located near Bordeaux.
Pomerol (paw-meh-rawl)
A wine producing village in Bordeaux, France. Unique among French wine producing regions, this one has no classification system.
Pomerol (pom-uh-rohl)
red wine district in Bordeaux
Pommard (poh-mar)
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Pomerol
In the region of Libournais, west from St-Emilion, there is the small area of Pomerol. Despite the fact Pomerol is a rather small area, it is considered among the most famous and important wine areas of Bordeaux.
POMEROL
French Village on the right bank of the Dordogne, where some noteworthy Merlot-based red wines are produced.
Pomerol is the smallest Bordeaux appellation.
"Grand Cru" is French for "great growth" and designates the best. In Burgundy it refers to the best vineyards which usually have multiple owners.
Pomerol - (Paw-mehr-ahl)
Noteworthy village on the right bank of the Dordogne, opposite the Haut-Médoc, known for its Merlot-based red wines, particularly the cultish Chateau Pétrus.
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Pomerol
In the end, it is really a matter of personal preference and what suits your palate. If your restaurant does not have these particular recommendations in their wine cellar, you can always ask the sommelier to recommend something comparable.
Pomerol has no classification system. But Château Pétrus from this appellation is popularly recognized as a First Growth in quality.
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In Pomerol there is no classification as in Médoc or Saint-Emilion. But the small surface, 11,50 hectares (9 time smaller than Lafite) of Pétrus makes it rare.
Saint-Emilion and Pomerol
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Patchy quality, especially in Saint-Emilion where too many are pallid, dilute and dull. Pomerol's the star (could warrant 4 stars) with many rich and balanced wines. For medium-term drinking.
-Emilion and Pomerol, especially, it produces noteworthy wines, culminating in Château Pétrus. In Italy it's everywhere, though most of the Merlot is light, unremarkable stuff. But Ornellaia and Fattoria de Ama are strong exceptions to that rule.
Emilion and Pomerol, where it usually leads in the blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet France, Malbec and Petit Verdot.
-Emilion and Pomerol and overall, is double the acreage of Cabernet Sauvignon throughout the Bordeaux region.
Canon Fronsac is one of the most respected of the "Libourne satellites" of Bordeaux, Right Bank appellations around Pomerol and Saint-Emilion; and Chateau La Croix Canon Fronsac is one of its better producers.
Merlot, is the second great grape (after Cabernet Sauvignon) of Bordeaux and is the predominant variety in both Saint Émilion and Pomerol. Merlot grapes ripen earlier than those of Cabernet Sauvignon, have lower tannins and higher sugar levels.
In fact many of the famous "great crus" vineyards in Pomerol and St.Émilion contain none at all.
Emilion and Pomerol. It has now been named as a recommended variety for planting throughout France.
St Emilion and Pomerol are the two Sub-Regions of Bordeaux most known for their Merlot, California is another area producing world-class wine from Merlot. Keep an eye out for great Merlot values from the South of France.
It matters because it helps the consumer know what year he or she prefers in a particular type of wine (as in, "I really liked the 1988 Pomerol") and, ...
Notes
Great wines of Pomerol and St Emilion in Bordeaux are based on Merlot.
Emilion and Pomerol. Château Petrus, which has risen in consumer stature in the past three decades, is over 90% Merlot.
Associated with the Cabernet, it provides to St Emilion and Pomerol wines of good guard.
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Cabernet Franc
A red wine grape known for its use in the fine wines of Bordeaux, particularly wines of
Pomerol, Saint-Emilion and Médoc. Also grown in Italy and California.
By the 18th century, plantings of Cabernet Franc (known as Bouchet) were found throughout Fronsac, Pomerol and St-Emilion, making quality wines.
If you see Saint-Emilion or Pomerol on the label, the wine most likely will be based on Merlot and or Cabernet Franc. Armed with this information, it may be a bit easier for you to start exploring wines from the Bordeaux region.
On the right bank are found St Emilion and also the tiny appellation of Pomerol, which is home to super-expensive 'cult' wines such as Petrus, Lafleur and Le Pin.
Butter-like flavor in wine created by malolactic fermentation (a secondary fermentation) caused by the presence of diacetyl.
Cabernet Franc
A red wine grape known for its use in the fine wines of Bordeaux, particularly wines of Pomerol, ...
Right Bank - The bank of a river that is to your right if you position yourself in the middle of the river and look downstream. In Bordeaux, this would be the bank containing Saint Emilion and Pomerol.
 See also: Region, Cabernet, Sauvignon, Merlot, Red
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