2017 Château Bourgneuf, Pomerol
magnum
£112.00
(£99.50 per magnum)
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Winemaker:Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix
This property has been in the Vayron family since 1821, for 8 generations. The vineyards are superbly situated close to some of Pomerol’s greatest properties, including Trotanoy and Latour à Pomerol. Their finest plots avoided frost-damage in 2017, but about 20% of the production, from the lowest-lying sections, was lost during the freezing nights of 27 & 28 April.
The average age of the property’s vines is around 35 years, giving low yields of impressively concentrated wines. The 2017 was assembled from 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, with the wine now ageing in around 35% new barrels, a few of which contained the wine for its secondary fermentation, adding to the soft, luscious mouthfeel.
There are only just over 21 acres of vineyard, so this is a rare wine. We have often fallen for it, the 1st vintage we shipped being the 1981. Subtle adjustments in vineyard and winery since 2008, when daughter Frédérique joined her parents on the property, have significantly raised quality here. A 2nd wine label was introduced in 2012, for the produce of young vines, and Bourgneuf’s fruit intensity has consequently been magnified. “We have been very lucky,” says Frédérique, “with the trio of vintages 2015, 2016 and 2017. The 2017 has exceptional fruit, with floral aromas and a little more natural acidity than 2016, with true potential for long keeping.”
Our tasting of the 2017 showed rich purple-ruby colour, the nose combining red and black fruit aromas, very fresh. The palate is medium-bodied, with an intense ball of vivacious fruitiness, fine balance and excellent length. Tannins are soft and mouth-coating. Texture is rich and creamy, the finish showing bounce and exceptional length. This will age magnificently (for drinking 2022-2035+).
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Wine Name | Château Bourgneuf, Pomerol |
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Product Code | BD0617RB |
Customs Status | Duty Paid |
Tax Status | Inc Tax |
Winemaker
Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix
The family firm of Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix own many of the finest châteaux on Pomerol’s central plateau as well as Premier Grand Cru Classé Château Bélair-Monange in Saint-Émilion. In addition, they manage the vineyards of several other Right Bank châteaux, helping them to produce wines of outstanding harmony, beauty and elegance. Christian Moueix has been the guiding light of the family’s progress since his first vintage in 1971. His son Edouard is now taking over, aided by a brilliant team in vineyard and cellar. Our history with the Moueix family goes back to 1970, when Nick Clark and Anthony Hanson MW first started our business with them. We have been shipping from them uninterruptedly since then.
Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix belongs to classical school of wine making. Their aim is to produce wines which are fully ripe, yet lively, with all elements subtly integrated and with great length of flavour. These wines have the ability to gain smoothness, complexity and silkiness as they mature.