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Chateau Thibeaud-Maillet Pomerol
Chateau Thibeaud-Maillet
France - Bordeaux - Pomerol

Chateau Thibeaud-Maillet comes from 25 to 50 years old Merlot grapes planted on the plateau called "Maillet", east of Pomerol, on sandy-gravelly soils that are favorable to the good maturity of the grapes and result in supple and round wines with power, finesse and of intense purple color.

This 100% Merlot offers a rich and elegant nose of dark currants with a hint of leather, pencil shavings and some dark flowers, along with well-integrated touches of wood. The wine is nicely balanced and layered with fine acidity and silky tannins. Great length with clean fruit, minerals and spices in the aftertaste.

Specifications
Appellation
Pomerol
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
100% Merlot
Age of vines
25-50 years old
Agricultural Practices
Sustainable
Soil type
Sandy and gravelly soils located over a bed of clay
Vinification
Harvest is done manually and the berries are selected with optical sorting before entering the cellar. Fermentations are carried out at controlled temperature with 3 to 4 weeks of skin contact. Once the malolactic fermentation is completed; the wines are put into barrels (50% new) and aged for 12 months. The estate uses three barrels from three different coopers : Vicard (Charentes)supplying most of the barrels with medium toast and a fine grain, Cadius from Burgundy supplies also fine grain/ medium toasts barrels and last but not least Sylvain, a local cooper is used for three barriques a year, those bring a bit more austerity but also a certain backbone to the blend.
Production
725 cases (9-liter cases)
Pairings

Delicious with lamb, duck breast, cheese.

Reviews and News

2020 Chateau Thibeaud-Maillet Pomerol - 92 PTS - WE

2020 Chateau Thibeaud-Maillet Pomerol - 92 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 92 pts

 "Made from mainly Merlot grapes from vines 100 yards from Pétrus, this wine is dense and spicy with fine tannins and black-plum flavors. Its structure is still young showing the wine has potential. Drink from 2025. - Roger Voss"

- Wine Enthusiast (September 2023), 92 pts

Producer Information: Chateau Thibeaud-Maillet

Chateau Thibeaud-Maillet dates back from the French Revolution when the count of Mallet's property was divided into several smaller estates. Founded in the 1800's by the Thibeaud family, the Chateau ...
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