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Pomerol, Clos du Clocher 2008

Pomerol, Clos du Clocher
Millesime
2008
Appellation
Pomerol
Region
Bordeaux
Wine producer
Clos du Clocher


55,00 € tax incl.

Grape(s): 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc

Geographical area: Pomerol plateau, facing the church (One of the greatest terroirs in Pomerol, on the eastern side of the appelation).

Soil: Clayey soil on a subsoil of blue clay melted with deep gravels.

Vine Density: 6.000-8.000 vines per hectare, depending on individual plots.

Avg. Age of Vines: 33 years

Pruning: Guyot double and guyot simple.

Soil Management: Traditional by machine, plus removal of grass cover without chemicals.

Green Works: Manual deleafing, leaf-trimming depending on timing of veraison.

Harvesting: By hand into small crates: sorting before and after destemming on vibrating tables.

Vats: Thermoregulated stainless steel and cement.

Vinification: Plot by plot; manual pumping over, maceration for around one month, pneumatic press, malolactic fermentation in barrel.

Ageing: 18 months in fine-grained french oak barrels (2/3 new and 1/3 one year). 1-2 rackings per year depending on tasting.

Annual Production: 20.000 bottles.

Maturity: now-2035

 

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