Château Petit-Village 2013

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Petit-Village 2013

Tasting

Nose
The nose reveals notes of fresh fruit, accompanied by vanilla notes and delicate floral touches that bring elegance and complexity to the whole.

Palate
On the palate, the attack is supple and melting. The silky tannins unfold harmoniously, supported by a beautiful freshness. The finish is long and persistent, marked by notes of fresh black fruits such as blackcurrant and blackberry.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs perfectly with red meat dishes such as beef or deer. Its balanced structure and delicate tannins also make it an ideal companion for stewed dishes.

Service and aging

For an ideal tasting, serve between 16 and 18°C. Aeration in a decanter one hour before service will reveal all its aromatic complexity. This vintage can be kept until around 2028.

An elegant Pomerol wine from an exceptional terroir

The property

Château Petit-Village, located in the heart of the Pomerol appellation, was founded in 1785 and covers 10.5 hectares. Currently managed by Augustin Belloy, a member of the Moulin family, the vineyard stands out for its unique terroir, composed of deep gravel, sand, limestone and clay on a bed of red iron. With 75% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, the estate has recently undertaken significant investments to enhance the value of its terroir and modernize its facilities.

The vineyard

Located on the highest part of the Pomerol plateau, the Château Petit-Village vineyard forms a single triangular block. This exceptional terroir is composed of beautiful gravels that give the wines their distinctive character and aging potential. This privileged situation allows for the production of grapes of remarkable quality, fully expressing the typicity of Pomerol wines.

The vintage

The 2013 vintage began with normal seasonal conditions in March, followed by an April with temperatures favorable for bud break. Mid-June, a period of heat promoted the development of vegetation, and flowering began on June 10. Late June and early July were marked by a cold and rainy period with mildew pressure. On July 26, a hail episode had a minimal impact on the property.

Vinification and aging

Château Petit-Village 2013 benefited from a careful aging of 14 months in French oak barrels, 60% of which were new barrels and 40% were one-year-old barrels. This traditional aging method brings structure and complexity to the wine while preserving the fruit and freshness characteristic of the vintage.

Blend

This wine is a blend of 70% Merlot, providing roundness and fruitiness, 20% Cabernet Franc, contributing to the structure and floral notes, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, strengthening the tannic structure and aging potential.