Chateau Petit Village 2018

Professional Ratings

• 96 James Suckling

  Black cherry, clove, cedar and dried earth on the nose. Some vanilla and licorice. It’s medium-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Some wet earth. Polished and layered, with wonderful freshness, too. Very tight now. Better from 2025.

• 95 Wine Spectator
  Very solid, featuring a core of plum and raspberry fruit flavors carried by iron-tinted structure, ending with a grippy edge that will need a little taming through the élevage. Well-built though.
  Barrel Sample:92-95
• 94 Jeb Dunnuck

  Based on 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 18 months in 40% new French oak, the 2018 Château Petit Village performed even better from bottle than barrel and ranks with the finest vintages I've tasted from this estate. Revealing a deep purple hue as well as gorgeous damp earth, spice, and floral aromatics, it has sumptuous levels of black and blue fruits, nicely integrated oak, ripe, polished tannin's, medium to full body, and outstanding length on the finish. This is classic Pomerol elegance and purity paired with plenty of richness and depth. It's going to benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and have two decades of overall longevity. Well worth seeking out, it's a beautiful Pomerol.

• 92 Wine Enthusiast

  This is a dark, dense wine, with its tannins very much intact. Under the powerful structure, there are hints of the rich black fruits that are likely to develop as the wine matures. It will need some time, so wait to drink until 2025.

• 92 Decanter

  Always a little subdued when first poured, because it is made in a very reductive style during fermentation and ageing, but this opens to show excellent black fruits and plenty of uplift as it travels through the palate. This has a lovely perky feel, with blackberry, autumn berry fruits, some tobacco on the nose and a good, rich mouthfeel, with balance and a savoury edge. 40% new oak. Drinking Window 2024 - 2040

• 92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

  Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Petit Village, a blend of 72% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, strolls out of the glass with open-for-business scents of stewed black plums, blackberry pie and blueberry compote, plus hints of spice cake, Sichuan pepper and fallen leaves. Full-bodied, rich and spicy, the palate delivers lovely freshness and a soft texture, finishing satisfyingly savory.