Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Enclos Tourmaline |
Label Name: | Pomerol |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Pomerol, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.7% |
Grape(s): | Merlot |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 96–97; Jeb Dunnuck 96–97 (97 JD); Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 94–96; Vinous 92–94; Decanter 92; Falstaff 92–94
Tasting Note
Deep black-fruit core of plum, cassis and blackberry with violet florals, truffle, licorice and dark chocolate. Plush, dense and silky with fine ripe tannins, mineral lift and a very long, saline finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged Comté or Manchego. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, red-braised beef, mushroom stir-fries with soy/hoisin.
Production Method
100% Merlot, hand-harvested (Sept 16, 2020). Fermented and matured in 100% new French oak barriques; estimated 16–18 months élevage.
Vineyard Info
Single 1-hectare parcel on the Pomerol plateau across from Château Clinet, purchased by Peter Kwok (Vignobles K) in 2012. Very small production, classic Pomerol clay soils.