Bordeaux: Pomerol

Pomerol, a small yet prestigious appellation on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, is renowned for red wines that are rich, velvety, and long-lived.

Merlot dominates, often complemented by Cabernet Franc and occasionally Cabernet Sauvignon. The terroir is a unique mosaic: deep blue clays provide power and structure, gravelly sands add finesse and early approachability, while the famous crasse de fer, a layer of iron-rich subsoil, brings distinctive minerality and elegance.

Without an official classification, Pomerol’s reputation rests on exceptional estates that produce wines of remarkable concentration, balance, and longevity.