Archives: Vintages

Château Pomeaux 2019

Reviews JAMES SUCKLING “Pretty, slightly lifted nose of violets, raspberries, currants, lemon zest and walnuts. Medium-bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins. Silky. Fresh, vibrant and well-structured.” TASTED 100% BLIND

Château Pomeaux 2018

Reviews JAMES SUCKLING “This is a big wine, with aromas of mulberries, spiced plums, walnuts, mocha, cloves and tobacco leaves. Full-bodied with firm, muscular tannins. Plush and dense with a compact core of ripe dark fruit.” TASTED 100% BLIND

Château Pomeaux 2017

Reviews JAMES SUCKLING “Fragrant nose of blue and purple fruit, dried herbs, sandalwood, chocolate, orange and lavender. Medium-to full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins and bright acidity. Lots of energy. Pretty finish.” TASTED 100% BLIND

Château Pomeaux 2016

Reviews JAMES SUCKLING “This has aromas of currants, dried blueberries, dried herbs, olives, cedar and cigar box. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Firm and nicely spiced,”  ANDREAS LARSSON Intense dark purple core and hue. Fine aromatic intensity on the nose with bold dark fruit, cassis, cherry, violet and sage with a hint of new oak […]

Château Pomeaux 2015

Reviews JAMES SUCKLING “Attractive nose of baked blueberries, elderberries, leather, praline and hazelnuts. It’s full-bodied with firm, well-polished tannins and fresh acidity. Smooth and supple with pretty hazelnut and salty undertones.” AndreaS LARSSON Intense dark purple hue. Intense and dark fruit scented nose with some earthy truffle notes, smoke and mild spices with discreet oak. […]

Château Pomeaux 2014

Reviews JAMES SUCKLING “Aromas of poached plums, vanilla, chocolate orange, walnuts and spice box. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Well-balanced with delicious walnut and chocolate notes.”  TASTED 100% BLIND

Château Pomeaux 2013

Reviews JAMES SUCKLING “Notes of currants, stewed berries, chocolate, hazelnuts, stones and leather. Medium-bodied with firm, fine tannins and bright acidity. Juicy finish.”  TASTED 100% BLIND

Château Pomeaux 2012

Reviews JAMES SUCKLING “Currants, fig leaves, mint, chocolate and wet earth on the nose. Medium-bodied with tight, chewy tannins.” Social Vignerons This right-bank Bordeaux red comes indeed in a very dark and intense red colour like it’s common in dense Merlots from Pomerol. It’s nearly black to the core, with an intense red still filled […]

Château Pomeaux 2011

REviews James suckling “An attractive Pomerol with berry, hazelnut and cocoa character. Medium body with fine tannins.” ANDREAS LARSSON “Dark ruby with a purple hue. The nose is elegant with toasted notes, some oak, dark berries and sweet spices. The palate has a good grip and density of fruit, high but well integrated tannin, layers […]

Château Pomeaux 2010

Reviews JAMES SUCKLING “Full and very chewy. Finishes with lots of fruit and tannins.” James Molesworth Solid, offering a dark, winey core of steeped currant and macerated plum fruit laced with charcoal, clove and black tea. A charcoal edge frames the finish, maintaining focus and adding a muscular edge. Best from 2014 through 2022. A […]

Château Pomeaux 2009

Reviews Decanter rating:  “Intense dark purple core and hue. Fine aIntense aromas of spice, black fruit, oak, flowers and Port. A serious palate with hefty oak but has fruit to match. Voluptuously textured with velvety, fragrant fruit, lovely intense and underlying freshness. Long term. Very good. Drink: 2014-2022. Alcl: 14.5%. (17.17 points).” JAMES SUCKLING “Bright […]

Château Pomeaux 2008

Reviews James Suckling “Bright and fruity with dried flowers and blueberry, blackberry character. Full body, with integrated tannins and a fresh finish. Better in 2015 but delicious already.” Decanter “Very attractive, lush nose of toast, blackberry, cherry, damsons and oaky aromas. Very rich, fleshy and concentrated – pulls out all the stops and is effortful […]

Château Pomeaux 2007

Reviews JAMES SUCKLING  “Aromas of black olives, raspberries and minerals with some dried flowers. Medium body, with a solid core of ripe tannins and a clean, fresh fruit concentration. Fresh finish.” Andy Harris  “A lovely wine from a small Pomerol chateau within spitting distance of Cheval Blanc and Figeac. Give it an hour to breathe […]

Château Pomeaux 2006

Reviews JAMES SUCKLING “Very floral with fresh plums and minerals with a violet undertone. Medium body, with firm tannins and a silky finish. Pleasing and focused.” REVUE DU VIN DE FRANCE “ Un joli nez riche de fruits noirs mûrs ; Une bouche opulente; bien équilibré, chaleureux et flatteur.”

Château Pomeaux 2005

Reviews Wine Spectator “The blackberry, black licorice and raspberry on the nose are superenticing. Full-bodied, with a solid core of ripe fruit and very silky tannins. This is dense and focused. Tightly knit, like a small ball of cashmere yarn. Much better than from barrel. Best after 2013.” GEORGE LAM “This is a well-balanced wine! […]

Château Pomeaux 2004

Reviews James Suckling “Plum, flowers and mineral on the nose, with a hint of lightly charred oak. Medium-bodied, with a silky texture and some firm oak on the finish. Not imported into the U.S. Best after 2008. 1,165 cases made.” James Suckling “A velvety-textured red with dried berry and shaved dark chocolate character. Full body […]

Château Pomeaux 2003

Reviews Le Guide Hachette des Vins “This small property is located on the southern slope of the Pomerol plateau. Merlot reigns as the exclusive maestro. In the glass, the wine displays a ruby color bordered with garnet. The bouquet opens with toasted wood and butter accompanied by red jammy fruit aromas. The attractive palate reveals […]

Château Pomeaux 2002

Reviews James Suckling “A wine with raspberry, mineral and light plum character, medium body, light tannins and a pleasant finish. Very drinkable. Pleasant. Best after 2005. 565 cases made. “ Revue des Vins de France “Always full of character with its ripe fruit and smoky powerful nose, a good texture in the mouth with dense tannins […]

Château Pomeaux 2001

Reviews REVUE DES VINS DE FRANCE “Delicate nose, tasty, well balanced, and melting in the mouth.”

Château Pomeaux 2000

Reviews Andreas Larsson TASTED 100% BLIND “Leather, tobacco leaf, fine wood. So a classic style of wine. Elegant and not really any presence of new oak, more on the fruity, spicy side. So an elegant wine for an elegant meal.” Guillermo Huerta  “Smooth and earthy.” JAMES SUCKLING “Attractive chocolate, walnut aromas with hints of plums. […]

Château Pomeaux 1999

REVIEWS Le Guide Hachette des Vins “Coup de Couer” (Supreme Award for Pomerol wines): “Small vineyard planted exclusively in Merlot on a crasse ferruginous soil in the Toulifaut area. The 1998 vintage of this wine received two stars in our previous guide. The 1999 vintage is even better and it receives the “Coup de Couer” […]

Château Pomeaux 1998

REVIEWS Le Guide Hachette des Vins “This vineyard has made a sensational debut with its first harvest! That may not seem difficult, given that the wine is made from pure Merlot grapes grown on a ferruginous gravel and clay soil. Even so, the result is impressive. The very dark colour has brown-black glints, and the […]