Château Petit-Village
Set on the highest part of the Pomerol plateau, on deep gravel and clay soils with a ferrous base lending grip to the wine, Petit-Village recently underwent a complete renovation. New concrete vats of varying sizes now enable parcel-by-parcel vinification. Since 2015, technical director Diana Berrouet Garcia, sister-in-law of Olivier Berrouet of Petrus, has focused on sustainable winemaking. ‘We want to preserve the environment without using herbicides, insecticides or anti-botrytis treatments,’ she says. By 2017, half of the vineyard was cultivated organically, with biodynamic practices being introduced. ‘We are lucky to have owner AXA Millésimes, with the proper means for marketing, management and communication,’ she adds. Don’t be surprised if prices go up soon.
Château Petit-Village 2015 93
£45.83 (ib)-£72.50 Corkr, Crump Richmond Shaw, Fine & Rare, Handford, Millésima, The Holland Park Wine Co Finesse on both the nose and the palate, which exudes subtle charm and wet stone aspects. It needs a bit of time to open up, but has refinement. A blend of 75% Merlot, with 18% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink 2020-2035 Alc 14%
Château Petit-Village 2005 90
£61.41 (ib)-£89.95 Crump Richmond & Shaw, Hennings, In Vino Veritas UK, James Nicholson I recall enjoying this wine from barrel, with its fresh fruit aromatics, solid tannins and fine length. Tasted two years ago in Bordeaux, it again showed freshness but lacked density. Tasty, but not at the level of the 2015. A blend of 75% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. Drink 2018-2022 Alc 13% ➢