2019 Chateau Montviel Pomerol

In Bordeaux, Catherine Pere-Verge was a Rockstar. She owned some of the most emblematic wine estates in the country like Chateau La Violette, Chateau Le Gay, La Graviere, Chateau Tristan, and of course Chateau Montviel, which was the very first property she acquired back in 1985. 

Being friends with legendary winemaker Michel Rolland, brought many perks to Catherine, one of them being one of the founding members of Michel’s Argentinian winery, Clos de Los Siete, and the other one that Rolland has served as a wine consultant to Montviel from 1988 until today.

Besides having Rolland’s expertise, all the technical team that works at Château Montviel is the same one in charge of both renowned estates Chateau Le Gay and Chateau La Violette.

Montviel is located just 1 mile away from Petrus and Château Le Pin. The vineyard is composed of 24 acres planted with 80% Merlot and 20% Cab Franc. The terroir is unique with fine soils composed of sand and gravel, and the best plots are placed in clay and gravel, the grape from these plots is used to create this Grand Vin. 

2019 was a great year for Pomerol. Vinous Media blessed this vintage with a 96-point review.

Aging: 18 months in new French oak barrels. 

Tasting Notes: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc.
See Critical Reviews for detailed tasting notes.