2018 Chateau Tour Maillet Pomerol

• 94 Point Pomerol With "A Traditional Feel"
• Family Owned & Operated for 4 Generations
• 96 Point Vintage, Vinous Media
• Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Practices
• Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles

About the Wine

Chateau Tour Maillet comes from an acclaimed family of Vignerons called, Vignobles Lagardère. Shortly after WWII, the Lagardère family settled in Pomerol where their family tradition of winemaking has continued over the course of four generations. Today the estate is run by Gaël Lagardère who continuously strives for excellence by continually making improvements to ensure that every vintage is acclaimed.

Gaël produces wine using sustainable agricultural methods and eco-friendly practices showing unwavering respect for the environment. 

Jean Philippe Faure, a consultant working for the Michel Rolland Laboratory, gives expert advice on wine-making processes and grape-growing.

Aging: 12 months in 50% new French Oak.

Tasting Notes: 100% Merlot. Brilliant purple color. The bouquet is both powerful and refined, expressed in oaky, fruity, and spicy notes in tone with the region and the vintage. The palate is balanced. Its warm character is underpinned by the roundness of the dark rich fruit and very elegant tannins.

Reviews

Ripe dark fruit on the nose, as well as some blue-fruit, vanilla, and toasty aromas. Iodine and tar, too. Full-bodied and juicy with firm, chewy tannins and a fresh finish. Savory. A traditional feel to this. ~95 James Suckling