| NAME |
HERMITAGE MAZEYRES (Château) |
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| APPELLATION |
Pomerol |
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| COMMUNE |
Pomerol |
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| VINEYARD |
2,5 hectares on a sand and gravel terroir. Density : 6000 vines/ha. |
| VARIETALS |
80% Merlot
20% Cabernet Franc |
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| PRODUCTION |
18 000 b. per year |
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| VINIFICATION |
Green harvesting in the summer. The harvest is done exclusively by hand with a selection in the vineyards. The vinification, traditional, is carried out in ciment (epoxy-lined) vats with constant temperature controls. The wine is then aged in one-year-old oak barrels for 20% of the production. |
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| STYLE |
Beautiful colour. To the nose, the wine is fruity with a subtle touch of spices (peppers). This grand Pomerol (big, mouth filling, medium-bodied wine) is marked by the dominance of the Merlot. Fruit flavours dominate and give this wine a distinctive cachet. Fine, elegant and savoury tannins. Hermitage Mazeyres will gain even more complexity with another 2-3 years and will be a beautiful drink over the coming 5 years.
Perfect with red meats, game (wild) prepared in sauce or with creamy and strong cheeses. |
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| MARKET NOTE |
A particularly impressive 2002 vintage |
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High Resolution
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