Château Montviel, Pomerol, Bordeaux, France, 2016

Producer Profile
Viticulture
The first Pomerol estate purchased by Catherine Pere-Verge in 1985. The majority of the vinesyard parcels are in a terroir with fine, sand and gravel soil. Their best parcels have terroirs with clay and gravel soil, which are located not far from Chateau Clinet. The vines are planted at a density of 5,500 vines per hectare. On average, the vines are close to 30 years of age.
Winemaking
From the 2013 vintage the winery have used micro vinification techniques
Oak Ageing
Tasting Note
This is a rich powerful Pomerol. Full bodied, the plum, cedar, lead pencil and concentration are typical of the region.
Food Matching
Classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken.
Merlot 80%
Cabernet Franc 15%
Cabernet Sauvignon 5%
14.5%
Closure
Natural cork
Colour
Red
Still wine
Case Size
6 x 75cl