Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | G.Clauzel |
Label Name: | Pomerol |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Pomerol, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Antonio Galloni/Vinous 94; Lisa Perrotti-Brown/Wine Advocate 94; James Suckling 95-96; William Kelley/RP 94; Jeb Dunnuck 91-93; Neal Martin 91-93; Jane Anson 93; James Lawther 16. 5/20
Tasting Note
Purple-fruited Pomerol: black cherry, plum, truffle, cocoa, graphite and cedar. Silky, plush texture with polished yet nervy tannins, balanced acidity and a long, spicy finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, beef short ribs, mushroom risotto, duck confit. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), braised beef with soy, shiitake hot pot or mushroom-based dishes.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, fermented in stainless/concrete vats with temperature control; aged ~18 months in French oak barriques (≈50% new).
Vineyard Info
Château Guillot-Clauzel is a small (≈2.5 ha) Pomerol estate; managed/consulted by Guillaume Thienpont (Vieux‑Château‑Certan) since 2018, modernizing viticulture and cellar work.