{"product_id":"chateau-de-valois-pomerol-2018-pomerol-aoc","title":"Château De Valois, Pomerol, 2018, Pomerol (AOC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One-Liner'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA rich, polished Pomerol with plum, liquorice and soft, lingering tannins.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby in the glass. The nose leans into ripe plum and red-berry fruit, with a touch of raisined richness, cedar and liquorice. On the palate it is generous and layered, with juicy black fruit, supple tannins and enough freshness to keep the wine balanced rather than heavy. There is real depth here, but it stays smooth and composed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePomerol AOC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e77% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e14.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e92pts - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eChâteau de Valois sits in one of Bordeaux’s most sought-after small appellations, where Merlot tends to lead and texture matters as much as power. The estate was once part of the wider Figeac holdings, and today remains in family hands under the Leydet family. That feels reflected in the wine itself – it is very much in the Pomerol mould, with plush fruit, softer contours and a more immediate generosity than many Left Bank claret styles, but still enough structure to feel serious.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... (click me for the recipe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Meat\/fish: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/meat-recipes\/barbecue-duck-with-sticky-berry-glaze\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Barbecue duck with sticky berry glaze\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarbecue duck with sticky berry glaze\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegetarian: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegetarian-recipes\/mushroom-and-thyme-tart\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mushroom and Thyme Tart\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMushroom and Thyme Tart\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegan: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegan-recipes\/braised-red-cabbage-with-lentils-and-roasted-onions\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Braised red cabbage with lentils and roasted onions\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBraised red cabbage with lentils and roasted onions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57347937862005,"sku":null,"price":45.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/products\/chateau-de-valois-pomerol-2018-pomerol-aoc","provider":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}