product details
key information
- Region: Bordeaux
- Sub-Region: Pomerol
- Style: red
- Vintage: 2003
- Taste guide: D
- Grape variety: Merlot/Cab Franc
- Alcohol Content (%): 13
- Organic/Vegan/Vegetarian:
Family owned, this is a tiny property, with just 6.5 hectares of argilo-silicious and argillaceous soils, planted with 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, at a density of up to 6000 vines/ha; the average vine age is over 20 years. The vineyards are located close to the heart of the Pomerol appellation, just down the road from Clos L'Eglise, L'Eglise Clinet and Clinet itself. These are just a few of Feytit-Clinet's illustrious neighbours; across the road are the vineyards of Latour à Pomerol. There is no grand chateau here, despite the label's declaration; the wine is made in a garage at the back of the property, although all the equipment is modern. Fermentation is temperature controlled and the wine sees a long soak to increase extraction before up to twelve months in oak.
Dense purple in aspect, with aromas of fleshy dark fruit, pepper and some notes of creaminess. An elegant, balanced palate of ripe red fruit follows, supported by vanilla oak and cedar wood flavours, with a smooth texture and vibrant acidity. Pair with red meat and hard cheeses.