Pomerol
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The legendary home of Merlot-based masterpieces and iconic luxury wines.
About Pomerol
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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.
Food Pairings
Roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, truffle risotto, and aged hard cheeses.
Producers
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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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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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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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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 Gombaude-Guillot
- Château Hosanna
- Château L'Église-Clinet
- Château L'Évangile
- Château La Cabanne
- Château La Conseillante
- Château La Croix (Pomerol)
- Château La Croix de Gay
- Château La Fleur-Pétrus
- Château La Grave (Pomerol)
- Château La Pointe
- Château La Violette
- Château Lafleur
- Château Lafleur-Gazin
- Château Lagrange (Pomerol)
- Château Latour à Pomerol
- Château Le Bon Pasteur
- Château Le Gay
- Château Mazeyres
- Château Nénin
- Château Petite Village
- Château Providence
- Château Rouget
- Château Taillefer
- Château Trotanoy
- Château de Sales
- Clos L'Église
- Clos René
- Le Pin
- Maison Moueix
- Pétrus
- Vieux Château Certan
Appellations
Smaller wine areas within Pomerol.
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.