Château de Valois 2000 - Grand Vin de Pomerol (As rated by Wine Advocate)

Created in 1862, after the dismembering of Figeac, this vineyard took its present name in 1886.  The Leydet family, which owns the Valois vineyards also owns properties in Saint-Emilion and Bordeaux.  Their eldest son Frederic is now in charge of the vineyards and shows tremendous dedication and expertise in the wine making.  He has just won the most prestigious awards in Paris and Macon.

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Château de Valois – Pomerol 2000***  75% Merlot – 15% Cabernet Franc – 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

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 In a recent blind tasting organized in Geneva by a panel of Michelin starred experts,
this vintage was given the same high ratings as Château La Conseillante,
Château Gazin and Vieux Château Certan.

(Rated by Wine Advocate)
Tasting Notes:  The magnificent 2000 has a very intense garnet color with a carmine hue. The bouquet is powerful and concentrated and expresses a cascade of mature red berries enveloped with a remarkably tannic structure, ample and persistent in the finish, which reveals an enormous “keeping” potential.

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