Collectability in Pomerol is among the highest in the world, with blue-chip offerings such as Petrus, LaFleur, and Le Pin. These wines are some of the most sought-after in all of Europe. FTWC has hundreds of live offers from the iconic producers of Pomerol, spanning dozens of vintages.
Pomerol: Cellar-Worthy Vintages
Limited Production
- Located in the eastern section of Bordeaux, Pomerol is situated in the Libournais. Pomerol is a small appelation with roughly 2000 acres under vine on a gravel bank, with only 20 meters of elevation change.
- Pomerol's theme is supply and demand; with demand far exceeding supply for this prestigious and quality-driven appellation.
Superb Vintages
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The wines listed below are all examples of recent exceptional vintages. These vintages are consistently scored in the upper 90s of a 100-point scale, and as a result are the most coveted bottles from their respective producers.
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These wines are deemed “cellar-worthy vintages” due to their complex structure and time needed to develop. Many of these wines have the capacity to live and mature in bottle for decades to come. Collectors and investors alike seek out these pristine vintages.
Vintage Ratings*
2009: 96 pts.
- Rich and powerful, yet round and friendly, with velvety texture and loads of fruit. Pomerol excelled.
2010: 98 pts.
- Dry but not warm season led to powerful wines. Merlot sports slightly higher alcohols; Cabernet Franc excelled. Pomerol superb.
2015: 97 pts.
- Extremely warm and dry growing season favored the Right Bank's clay and limestone soils. Pomerols are rich and layered.
2016: 94 pts.
- Same pattern as Left Bank, with rainy start, dry finish. A very homogenous vintage.
* Per Wine Spectator
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Notes.
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1. A Collector's Appellation
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2. Small Footprint and Flagship Varietal
A small appellation of roughly 800 hectares under vine, Pomerol wines predominately consist of Merlot grown in clay soils. The Merlot from Pomerol is famed as one of the greatest expressions of the grape worldwide. Cabernet Franc is the second most important grape in Pomerol blends.
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3. Recent Fame
Pomerol’s fame is relative young, with major global notoriety following the legendary 1982 vintage. Today, however, Pomerol’s wines are revered throughout the world, and are often inaccessible to mass-market consumers.
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4. Quality Driven
Although one of the benchmark appellations in Bordeaux, many make comparisons between Pomerol and Burgundy due to the small area and percentage of quality-driven producers.
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5. High Praise
The average ratings by critics for Pomerol wines are among the highest in all of Bordeaux.
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