Pomerol
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The legendary home of Merlot-based masterpieces and iconic luxury wines.
Pomerol is one of the most prestigious appellations of the Bordeaux wine region, located on the Right Bank of the Dordogne River. Dominated by Merlot on clay and gravel soils, it produces some of the world's most celebrated red wines, including Pétrus.
Best for: Collectors, connoisseurs, and those seeking the ultimate expression of Merlot.
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Château Beauregard
Château Beauregard is a historic estate in Pomerol, Bordeaux, dating to the 12th century. Spanning 17.5 hectares on clay-gravel soils, it is co-owned by the Moulin and Cathiard families. Certified organic, the estate produces Merlot-dominant wines renowned for their silky texture, refined tannins, and elegant complexity.
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Château Bourgneuf
Château Bourgneuf is a historic family-owned estate in Pomerol, Bordeaux, owned by the Vayron family since 1821. Spanning 9 hectares next to Château Trotanoy, the vineyard features clay and gravel soils with iron-rich subsoil. Since 2008, Frédérique Vayron has crafted the wines, blending 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. The wines are deep, elegant, and velvety, offering great aging potential. The estate has been certified HVE3 since 2019.
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www.chateaubourgneuf.comシャトー・セルタン・ド・メイ
Château Certan de May
Château Certan de May is a historic 5.5-hectare estate on Pomerol's prestigious central plateau, surrounded by Vieux Château Certan and La Fleur-Pétrus. The de May family of Scottish origin were granted the land by royal decree in the 16th century; ownership passed to the Barreau family in 1925. Today directed by Jean-Luc Barreau with winemaking consultation by Jean-Claude Berrouet (since 2013, formerly Michel Rolland), and distributed by Ets. Jean-Pierre Moueix. The single-block vineyard is planted to 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon on clay and gravel soils, yielding approximately 2,000 cases annually.
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Château Clinet
Château Clinet is a prestigious estate on Bordeaux's Pomerol plateau. Spanning 11 hectares of iron-rich clay-gravel soils, it is famous for its 100-point Robert Parker scores in 1989 and 2009. Under Ronan Laborde, Clinet crafts powerful, velvety Merlot-dominant wines with a unique structure from Cabernet Sauvignon.
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www.chateauclinet.comシャトー・クロ・デュ・クロシェ
Château Clos du Clocher
Château Clos du Clocher is a prestigious estate on Bordeaux's Pomerol plateau. Founded in 1924, it features a 4.6-hectare vineyard rich in rare blue clay, similar to Pétrus. Planted with Merlot and old-vine Cabernet Franc, the estate produces deep, velvety wines. Under Jean-Baptiste Bourotte and consultant Michel Rolland, it achieved organic certification in 2024.
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www.closduclocher.comシャトー・フェティ・クリネ
Château Feytit-Clinet
Château Feytit-Clinet is a highly regarded estate on the western Pomerol plateau in Bordeaux. Spanning 6.5 hectares, its clay-gravel soils are planted with 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Since Jeremy Chasseuil took control in 2000, the estate has undergone a quality renaissance, producing rich, velvety, and deeply concentrated wines that represent a true hidden gem of Pomerol.
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Château Gazin
Château Gazin is a historic estate in Pomerol on Bordeaux's Right Bank. Established in the 12th century by the Knights of Malta, it has been owned by the Bailliencourt family since 1918. The 26-hectare vineyard sits on Pomerol's clay-gravel plateau, neighboring Château Pétrus. It produces rich, opulent Merlot-dominant wines with great aging potential.
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Château Gombaude-Guillot
Château Gombaude-Guillot is a historic family-owned estate on the Pomerol plateau in Bordeaux. Surrounded by legendary neighbors like Pétrus, it is a pioneer of organic and biodynamic viticulture, certified in 1997 and 2006. Under Olivier Techer, the estate crafts elegant, terroir-driven wines with minimal intervention and remarkable freshness.
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Château Hosanna
Château Hosanna is a prestigious Pomerol estate managed by J.P. Moueix. Established in 1999 from Château Certan Giraud, its 4.5-hectare vineyard sits on clay-gravel soils near Pétrus. The wine, a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, is celebrated for its rich, silky, and elegant character. With only 18,000 bottles produced annually, it is a highly coveted Right Bank gem.
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Château L'Église-Clinet
Château L'Église-Clinet is a highly acclaimed, small-scale estate located on the prestigious clay-gravel plateau of Pomerol, Bordeaux. Spanning approximately 4.5 hectares, the vineyard is renowned for its exceptionally high concentration of old vines, some of which are over a century old. Under the legendary stewardship of the late Denis Durantou from 1983 until his passing in 2020, and now managed by his daughters Constance and Noëmie, the estate has risen to the absolute elite of the Right Bank. The wines, typically a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, are celebrated for their profound concentration, aromatic complexity, and remarkable aging potential, rivaling the finest unclassified growths of the region.
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Château L'Évangile
Château L'Évangile is a prestigious Pomerol estate managed by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) since 1990. Bordering Pétrus and Cheval Blanc, its unique clay-gravel terroir yields exceptional Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Certified organic in 2021, it crafts wines of legendary velvety texture, deep complexity, and superb elegance.
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Château La Cabanne
Château La Cabanne is a historic Pomerol estate owned by the Estager family since 1952. Spanning 9 hectares on the plateau, its clay-gravel soils rich in blue clay are planted with Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The estate produces powerful, elegant wines with silky tannins and a mineral finish.
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Château La Conseillante
Château La Conseillante is a historic Pomerol estate owned by the Nicolas family since 1871. Spanning 12 hectares adjacent to Pétrus, its unique clay-gravel soil yields a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. Renowned for its silky tannins and signature violet aroma, the estate has reached new heights of precision under director Marielle Cazaux since 2015.
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Château La Croix (Pomerol)
Château La Croix is a historic estate in Pomerol, Bordeaux. Owned by the Joseph Janoueix family, it symbolizes Right Bank winemaking excellence. The 10-hectare vineyard features iron-rich sandy-gravel soils. Planted with 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, it produces elegant, supple wines with fine tannins and great aging potential.
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www.josephjanoueix.comシャトー・ラ・クロワ・ド・ゲイ
Château La Croix de Gay
Château La Croix de Gay is a historic family-run estate in Pomerol, Bordeaux. The Raynaud-Lebreton family has roots here since 1447 and has made wine since 1772. Spanning 4.2 hectares, the vineyard is planted with 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc. Its unique gravel-clay soil, rich in iron oxide, yields elegant, velvety wines with aromas of violets and truffles.
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Château La Fleur-Pétrus
Château La Fleur-Pétrus is a prestigious estate on Pomerol's plateau, acquired by Jean-Pierre Moueix in 1950. Situated between Pétrus and Lafleur, its 18.7-hectare vineyard blends gravel and clay soils. The Merlot-dominant wine is renowned for its silky texture, elegance, and great aging potential.
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Château La Grave (Pomerol)
Château La Grave is a historic Pomerol estate acquired by Christian Moueix in 1971 as his first vineyard purchase. Its name reflects the unique terroir of almost pure gravel. Managed by Jean-Pierre Moueix, the 8-hectare vineyard grows 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. The wine is celebrated for its elegance, silky texture, and approachability in its youth.
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Château La Pointe
Château La Pointe is one of the oldest and largest estates in Pomerol, spanning 23 hectares. Named after its triangular vineyard, the estate has thrived since its 2007 acquisition by Generali France. Under Éric Monneret and consultant Hubert de Boüard, it produces elegant, silky wines from Merlot and Cabernet Franc grown on gravel, clay, and iron-rich 'crasse de fer' soils.
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Château La Violette
Château La Violette is a prestigious micro-estate on the Pomerol plateau in Bordeaux. Spanning just 1.68 hectares near Le Pin, it produces 100% Merlot wines of extraordinary concentration and signature violet aromas. Acquired by Catherine Péré-Vergé in 2006, it is managed by Henri Parent. With manual destemming and barrel fermentation, its tiny production makes it a highly sought-after cult wine.
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Château Lafleur
Tiny but revered Pomerol estate from the same family for decades, producing intense, complex wines from a unique blend of Merlot and Bouchet (Cabernet Franc).
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Château Lafleur-Gazin
Château Lafleur-Gazin is a highly regarded estate on the northern edge of the Pomerol plateau, nestled between Château Gazin and Château La Fleur-Pétrus. Managed by Ets. Jean-Pierre Moueix since 1976 and acquired by them in 2021, the 8.5-hectare vineyard features gravel, clay, and silt soils. Planted with 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, it produces elegant, supple wines with silky tannins. Eminently approachable in its youth, it offers a refined expression of Pomerol.
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Château Lagrange (Pomerol)
Château Lagrange (Pomerol) is a distinguished estate on the northern Pomerol plateau. Acquired by Ets. Jean-Pierre Moueix in 1953, the 9-hectare vineyard is planted with 100% Merlot on gravel and clay soils. It produces supple, round, and fruit-driven wines that express the elegant, approachable side of Pomerol. Aged in French oak, it offers exceptional value and can be enjoyed in its youth.
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Château Latour à Pomerol
Château Latour à Pomerol is a highly regarded estate in the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux, France. Named after the charming tower that adorns the château, the property was acquired in 1917 by Madame Loubat, the legendary owner of Château Pétrus. Since 1962, the vineyard has been farmed and managed by Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix, which officially acquired full ownership in 2024. The 7.9-hectare vineyard features diverse soils, ranging from gravelly-clay near the Pomerol church to loamy-clay around the château. Planted with 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the estate produces sumptuous, concentrated, and structured wines known for their exceptional aging potential and classic Pomerol elegance.
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Château Le Bon Pasteur
Château Le Bon Pasteur is a renowned estate in Pomerol, Bordeaux. Founded in the 1920s by Michel Rolland's grandparents, it was the testing ground for his revolutionary winemaking. Spanning 6.6 hectares across 21 plots on the Pomerol and Saint-Émilion border, the vineyard features gravelly-clay soils with 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. The wines are celebrated for their rich, velvety texture and elegant structure.
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Château Le Gay
Château Le Gay is a prestigious estate on the Pomerol plateau in Bordeaux. Historically owned by the Robin sisters of Château Lafleur, it was acquired in 2002 by Catherine Péré-Vergé, who revolutionized its quality. Today, managed by Henri Parent, the 10.5-hectare vineyard features clay-gravel soils planted with Merlot and Cabernet Franc. It is renowned for its 100% barrel fermentation.
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Château Mazeyres
Château Mazeyres is a historic estate in Pomerol, Bordeaux. Dating to the Gallo-Roman era, it features a Directoire-style manor and 25.5 hectares of vines. Managed by Alain Moueix since 1992, the estate adopted biodynamics, earning organic certification in 2015 and biodynamic certification in 2018. The vineyard is planted with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Its sandy gravel and clay soils yield elegant wines with velvety textures and mineral precision.
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Château Nénin
Château Nénin is a highly regarded estate located in the Pomerol appellation on Bordeaux's Right Bank. Spanning 32 hectares, which is exceptionally large for Pomerol, the estate has been owned by the Delon family (proprietors of Château Léoville Las Cases) since 1997. Under their stewardship, the vineyards and cellars underwent extensive modernization, dramatically elevating the wine's quality. The blend is dominated by Merlot, with a significant and growing proportion of Cabernet Franc, which imparts freshness, tension, and refinement. Known as a classic "vin de garde," Château Nénin produces powerful yet elegant wines with great aging potential, alongside its charming second wine, Fugue de Nénin.
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Château Petite Village
Château Petit-Village is a prestigious wine estate in the heart of Pomerol, Bordeaux. Spanning 10.5 hectares in a single triangular plot on the Catusseau plateau, its terroir features deep gravel over iron-rich blue clay. Acquired by the Moulin family in 2020, the estate achieved organic certification in 2023. The wines, made from Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon, are celebrated for their velvety tannins, rich dark fruit, and refined elegance.
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Château Providence
Château Providence, located on the Pomerol plateau in Bordeaux, was a prestigious estate known for rich, Merlot-dominant wines. Acquired by Ets. Jean-Pierre Moueix in 2005, the 2.9-hectare vineyard featured clay and gravel soils. After the 2012 vintage, the estate ceased to exist as its vines were integrated into Château La Fleur-Pétrus, making its remaining bottles rare collector's items.
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Château Rouget
Château Rouget is one of Pomerol's oldest estates, with history dating back to 1700. Located on the prestigious clay-gravel plateau, its 18-hectare vineyard is planted with 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. Owned by the Labruyère family since 1992 and consulted by Michel Rolland, the estate produces elegant, structured wines with silky tannins and great aging potential.
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Château Taillefer
Château Taillefer is a historic estate located on the Pomerol plateau in Bordeaux, France. Spanning 12 hectares, it is the first vineyard acquired by the Moueix family (specifically Antoine Moueix) in 1923. The estate's name, "Taillefer" (meaning "to cut iron"), refers to the iron-oxide-rich blue clay and sandy-gravel soils that define its unique terroir. Managed today by Claire Moueix and her husband Cyril Basteau, the vineyard is planted with Merlot (around 85%) and Cabernet Franc (15%). The estate practices sustainable viticulture with HEV 3 certification. Its wines are celebrated for their elegant structure, silky tannins, and complex aromas of dark berries, violets, and truffles, offering excellent aging potential.
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Château Trotanoy
Château Trotanoy is a prestigious Pomerol estate managed by J.P. Moueix since 1953. Its name, meaning 'too wearisome to cultivate,' reflects the dense clay and gravel soil that hardens like concrete. Rich in iron, this unique terroir produces highly concentrated, structured Merlot-dominant wines. Celebrated for its extraordinary aging potential and power, Trotanoy is one of Bordeaux's finest.
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Château de Sales
Château de Sales is the largest estate in Pomerol, spanning 90 hectares with 47.6 hectares under vine. Owned by the same family since 1578, it is a rare historical gem. The vineyard is planted with 73% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 12% Cabernet Franc on gravelly, sandy soils rich in iron. Known for its elegant, fruit-forward, and supple style, its wines are approachable young yet age beautifully.
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Clos L'Église
Clos L'Église is a historic 6-hectare estate in Pomerol, Bordeaux. Once part of a larger property that split into Clos L'Église and Clos L'Église-Clinet, it has seen a quality renaissance since its 1997 acquisition by the Garcin-Cathiard family. Planted with Merlot and Cabernet Franc on iron-rich clay-gravel soils, the estate produces opulent, velvety, and highly structured wines aged in 100% new French oak.
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Clos René
Clos René is a historic estate on the western plateau of Pomerol, Bordeaux, dating back to 1734. Managed by the Garde-Lasserre family, the 15-hectare vineyard features gravel and sandy soils over iron-rich clay. The blend consists of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Malbec. Known for its classic, elegant style and exceptional value, the wine is aged for 18 months in oak barrels.
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Le Pin
Le Pin is an ultra-premium Bordeaux wine from the Pomerol appellation. Established in 1979 by Jacques Thienpont, this tiny 2.7-hectare estate pioneered the "garage wine" phenomenon. Made from 100% Merlot, it is famous for its exotic, opulent fruit, silky tannins, and seductive texture. With only 6,000 to 7,000 bottles produced annually, it is one of the world's rarest and most expensive wines.
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www.chateaulepinpomerol.comメゾン・ムエックス
Maison Moueix
Founded in 1937 by Jean-Pierre Moueix in Libourne, this prestigious family-owned company is a cornerstone of the Bordeaux Right Bank wine trade. Renowned for its expertise in Pomerol and Saint-Émilion, the house owns and manages legendary estates such as Château Pétrus, Château Trotanoy, and Château Bélair-Monange. Beyond its own vineyards, Maison Moueix acts as a premier négociant, selecting and distributing exceptional wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region. Their commitment to elegance, restraint, and timeless quality has established them as a global benchmark for fine Merlot-based wines.
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Pétrus
Pétrus is a legendary wine estate in Pomerol, Bordeaux. Spanning 11.5 hectares on a unique blue clay plateau, it produces one of the world's most coveted red wines. Made entirely from Merlot, Pétrus is renowned for its extraordinary depth, velvety texture, and complex aromas of truffle and dark fruit. Despite having no official classification, it reigns supreme at the pinnacle of global viticulture.
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www.petrus.comヴュー・シャトー・セルタン
Vieux Château Certan
Historic Pomerol estate with the highest proportion of Cabernet Franc in the appellation, producing wines of extraordinary elegance and precision.
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Food Pairings
Roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, truffle risotto, and aged hard cheeses.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there an official classification in Pomerol?
- No. Unlike the Médoc or Saint-Émilion, Pomerol has no official classification system, yet it is home to some of the world's most prestigious and expensive wines.
- What is the primary grape variety in Pomerol?
- Merlot is the dominant grape, typically making up 80–95% of blends. Its thick skin thrives in Pomerol's iron-rich clay soils, producing wines of opulent texture and dark fruit complexity.
- Why is Château Pétrus so famous and expensive?
- Pétrus sits on a unique plateau of pure blue clay found nowhere else in the world. Its 11.4-hectare vineyard is planted 100% with Merlot, and tiny production combined with extraordinary quality has made it one of the most sought-after wines on earth.
- How long can Pomerol wines age?
- Top Pomerol wines from great vintages can age 20–40 years or more. The combination of rich tannins, natural acidity, and concentrated fruit allows them to develop remarkable complexity over decades.
- How does Pomerol differ from its neighbor Saint-Émilion?
- Both are Merlot-dominant Right Bank appellations, but Pomerol tends to be richer and more velvety with truffle and spice notes, while Saint-Émilion often shows more structured tannins and limestone mineral character.