Enclos Tourmaline Pomerol 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Enclos Tourmaline
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.7%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 96–97; Jeb Dunnuck 96–97 (97 JD); Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 94–96; Vinous 92–94; Decanter 92; Falstaff 92–94

Tasting Note
Deep black-fruit core of plum, cassis and blackberry with violet florals, truffle, licorice and dark chocolate. Plush, dense and silky with fine ripe tannins, mineral lift and a very long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged Comté or Manchego. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, red-braised beef, mushroom stir-fries with soy/hoisin.

Production Method
100% Merlot, hand-harvested (Sept 16, 2020). Fermented and matured in 100% new French oak barriques; estimated 16–18 months élevage.

Vineyard Info
Single 1-hectare parcel on the Pomerol plateau across from Château Clinet, purchased by Peter Kwok (Vignobles K) in 2012. Very small production, classic Pomerol clay soils.