A serious Gevrey that punches well above village
it ferments in amphora and concrete
Today they farm biodynamically (Demeter certified 2013) using only indigenous Spanish varieties: Xarel·lo
and a constellation of floral and herbal notes from orange blossom to sage
this wine is defined by acidity and the mineral character of its terroir
Chateau Taillefer, Pomerol, 2019 SPCOUNT0125 A serious Gevrey that punchesArguably the single best value in Pomerol, and it comes with serious pedigree. Taillefer was the very first property the legendary Moueix family ever bought, back in 1923, and it remains in their hands, the same family behind Pomerol icons like Petrus and Trotanoy. This 2019 is classic Pomerol: Merlot dominant with a little Cabernet Franc, but made in a deliberately restrained, traditional style with modest new oak and minimal sulfur, so it drinks