Chāteau Petit-Village - Pomerol 2015 (750ml)

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Producer	Chāteau Petit-Village
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Subregion	Pomerol
Varietal	Cabernet Franc
Vintage	2015
Sku	111966
Size	750ml
ABV	13.00%

Chāteau Petit-Village Description

Château Petit-Village is a jewel set in the highest part of the magnificent terroir of the Pomerol plateau, on deep gravel and clay soils with a ferrous base in the heart of the appellation.The past few years have seen major renovations and changes at Château Petit-Village. Significant replanting of the vineyard had occurred, with the long term aim of maximising quality.These changes have begun to bear fruit, with the significant improvement in quality of the wines of the property in recent years already remarked upon by the world’s wine press.
The wines of Château Petit-Village are fresh and balanced with remarkable intensity of fruit and all the incomparable richness and finesse of the greatest wines of Pomerol.

Christian Seely, Managing Director of AXA Millésimes, aware of the enormous potential of the terroir of Château Petit-Village, launched extensive work both in the vineyard and in the buildings. To help him in this major task of renovation, he called upon Daniel LLose, Technical Director of the AXA Millésimes vineyards, and Marielle Cazaux, Technical Director of Château Petit-Village, along with their respective teams. Stéphane Derenoncourt became consultant of the property as from the 2006 vintage and brings his valuable advice.

It expresses the successful blend of the Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grape varieties. Thanks to the Merlot and the Cabernet Franc, the wine offers aromatic complexity and a long, delicate finish. The Cabernet Sauvignon brings depth and a texture ideally suited for ageing.

Critical Acclaim

JS96
James Suckling
Cedary oak adds spices to pristine plums and dark berries. Terrific clarity and allure. The palate delivers a seamless and fluid build of smooth tannins, carrying bright cherries, plums and dark chocolate through to a deeply classy finish. Superb. Best from 2020.
WE95
Wine Enthusiast
There is a fine touch of perfume here along with the generous flavors. Spice, smoky aromas and blackberry fruits are forward in this rounded, opulent wine that shows an extra push in quality from this estate. Barrel Sample: 93-95 Points
WS94
Wine Spectator
Offers a juicy feel, with lots of singed anise and fruitcake notes out in front of the dark plum and blackberry fruit. Delivers ample spice through the finish. Flirts with the exotic side, but there's focus and cut here. Barrel Sample: 91-94 Points
JD94
Jeb Dunnuck
Notes of cassis, crushed violets, spice, and distinct minerality emerge from the 2015 Château Petit-Village, and this Merlot dominated blend (there’s 10% Cabernet Franc) is medium to full-bodied, elegant, and seamless on the palate. With fine, polished tannin, the freshness and purity that’s the hallmark of the vintage, and integrated tannin, it’s a rock-star of a Pomerol to drink anytime over the coming 20+ years.
RP92
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2015 Petit Village is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the first wine to be made by Diana Garcia-Berrouet (the daughter-in-law of Jean-Claude for those that recognize the appended name). It has a straightforward black cherry and iodine-scented bouquet that needs to muster a little more complexity given the terroir. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, perhaps more filigree than previous vintages. Given the precocity on the Right Bank, I would have liked more depth on the finish, though it is well balanced with ample freshness on the finish. It is a Pomerol estate that just needs to find its "groove." Barrel Sample: 90-92 Points
D92
Decanter
A new winemaker and added refinement this year. Fragrant and floral with rounded tannins enrobed by ripe, zesty fruit. Has length and harmony; very complete. Barrel Sample.