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Petit Village 2017

Pomerol

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The 2017 Petit-Village is raised in 50% new oak for 15 months, the vines did not suffer frost damage at all. This is a Pomerol cru that has left me feeling nonplussed in recent vintages and I am still seeking a version that reflects the terroir. It has plenty of red cherry and red plum fruit on the nose, hints of blood orange and just a touch of cooked meat. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly dry tannin, moderate depth, and just attenuated a little towards the finish leaving you wanting more.

Score: 87 - 89 Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2022-2036 Date: 01 May 2018

The 2017 Petit-Village is a very pretty and promising mid-weight Pomerol. The high percentage of Cabernet Franc comes through in the wine's distinctly floral/savory profile that brings lift to the bright, red-toned fruit. Technical Director Diana Berrouet Garcia opted for shortish macerations of around 20 days because the skins were fragile and the wines extracted easily. The blend is 71% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Score: 90 - 93 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Date: 01 May 2018

Petit Village was completely spared from the frosts in 2017. Composed of 71% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2017 Petit Village is deep garnet-purple in color and is a little reticent to begin, with slowly emerging notes of warms plums, blackberry pie and baked blueberries plus sparks of kirsch, licorice, camphor and chargrill. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a generous amount of mid-palate flesh and really ripe, plush tannins, finishing with loads of blue, black and red fruit layers.

Score: 90 - 92 Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 27 April 2018

Deep cherry red. Sudden burst of right-bank sweetness after tasting Pichon Baron, Pibran and Les Tourelles. Scented with violets. Cinammon buns. Sweet fruit and firm tannins give very good balance. Firm but juicy and generous too. Lots of pleasure and fruit depth.

Score: 16 - 17 Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2024-2034 Date: 25 April 2018

Impressive amounts of plums, black cherries, espresso, and graphite emerge from the 2017 Petit-Village. This ripe, incredibly sexy Pomerol has a deep, rounded texture, sweet tannin, and is downright loaded with charm (which can be lacking in far too many wines in the vintage). Falling under the helm of director Diana Berrouet-Garcia, this beauty is 71% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, all aging in 50% new oak. Drink it anytime over the coming 15+ years.

Score: 91 - 93 Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com Date: 23 April 2018

This is layered and very poised with plum and chocolate character. Full body and chewy tannins that are polished and focused. Very long and serious.

Score: 94 - 95 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 06 April 2018

Very fresh, with a bright floral-infused core of raspberry, cherry and cassis flavors. Silky but persistent tannins let this linger nicely. There’s some sneaky depth here too.

Score: 91 - 94 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 04 April 2018

An enjoyable wine from technical director Diana Berrouet Garcia. There was no frost here, and so they made a gorgeous, full and bright Petit Village with a good persistency of black cherry fruits and firm tannins. It was picked on 18-20 September, a little earlier than they perhaps wanted due to September rains, but the fruit was deftly handled. 50% new oak.

Score: 90 Jane Anson, Decanter.com Maturity: 2023-2036 Date: 01 April 2018