Chateau des Baraillots Lalande de Pomerol 2022

Region/Classification: France / Bordeaux / Lalande de Pomerol

Grape Varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol Content: 13.5%

Volume: 750ml

Tasting Notes

Colour: Deep garnet red with dark purple highlights.

Nose: Enticing aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant, vanilla and subtle liquorice.

Palate: Smooth and silky with a rounded mouthfeel and mature tannins. An elegant finish featuring jammy black fruit notes and a hint of oak.

Ageing: Partially oak barrel-aged

Serving Temperature and Tasting Recommendations

Optimal serving temperature: 16–18°C. Decant for 30 minutes prior to drinking to enhance aromas. Best enjoyed young, though quality improves with several years' cellaring.

Food Pairings

Meats: Grilled fillet steak, veal with morel mushrooms, honey-glazed duck breast.

Stews: Olive-braised veal, lamb tagine, mushroom risotto.

Cheeses: Mature Brie, Saint-Nectaire, goat's cheese.

Lalande-de-Pomerol is an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) appellation on Bordeaux's Right Bank, having received its AOC designation on 8 December 1936. Separated from the renowned Pomerol appellation to the south by the Barbanne river, it is sheltered to the west by the Fronsac Hill. Lalande-de-Pomerol benefits from the terroir of its renowned neighbours: Saint-Émilion, Pomerol and Fronsac, producing robust wines.

Here, one finds none of the Left Bank's grandiose châteaux, none of the aristocracy wielding political influence, nor bankers whose wealth rivals nations. Instead, the estates resemble scattered farmsteads with tiled roofs, winding country lanes meandering through rustic, tranquil landscapes.

This is an exceptionally value-for-money appellation, bordering Pomerol and sharing its stylistic profile, yet commanding prices significantly lower than Pomerol's renowned wines. It stands as a treasure trove for discerning wine enthusiasts.