G.Clauzel Pomerol 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
G.Clauzel
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux (Right Bank)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc 20%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected critic scores: James Suckling 95; Wine Advocate 92–94 (William Kelley); Vinous (Antonio Galloni / Neal Martin) 93–94; Wine Cellar Insider 92–94; Decanter / other regional reviewers

Tasting Note
Silky Pomerol showing ripe black cherry, plum and raspberry with notes of truffle, dark chocolate, violet and warm spice. Polished, fresh acidity, velvety tannins and a saline, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, duck confit, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), soy‑braised short ribs, stir‑fried shiitake with oyster sauce.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, destemmed, fermented in stainless/concrete tanks; matured ~12–18 months in French oak (≈50% new); bottled without fining.

Vineyard Info
Small 2–2.5 hectare Pomerol estate, managed by Guillaume Thienpont (Vieux Château Certan) since 2018; focused on low yields and careful élevage.