The best wines from Pomerol in France

Pomerol is located northwest of Saint-Emilion, in the Bordelais. The town of the same name has little character, but the wines certainly do. Nowhere else but in Pomerol does the Merlot give such refined truffle aromas.

Only red wines are made in Pomerol. Just like in Saint-Emilion, Merlot is dominant here. Cabernet Sauvignon comes in a modest second place and far behind Malbec. This has everything to do with the special soil composition of the vineyards in Pomerol. They are located on a plateau of iron-rich clay and loam. The Merlot loves that. It produces velvety wines that are quick to drink but can also develop for years. You can recognize them not only by their velvety structure, but also by the fine truffle aromas.

Strangely enough, Pomerol was left out when the classified Grand Crus for the best wineries in Bordeaux were established in 1855. Nevertheless, Château Pétrus from Pomerol is regarded as one of the best wineries in the world. On an equal footing with the best houses in the Médoc.

For those who want to buy Pomerol; they are generally not cheap. Many Châteaux have only a small vineyard and focus on the highest quality. Next to Pomerol is Lalande-de-Pomerol. Here, similar wines are made as in the 'real' Pomerol, although they lack the fine structure and the power of their big brother.