Ch. Gombaude-Guillot Pomerol 2011
Gombaude-Guillot is the only biodynamic certified winery in Pomerol. Wine style is very elegant showing almost Burgundy-like personality. A blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc.
Surface area: 7 hectares (17.3 acres)
Soil: glaciary gravel over clays
Grape composition: 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc
Age of the vines: 40 years
Average yield: between 32 and 47 hectolitres per hectare
Density of plantation: 6,500 vines per hectare
Pruning system: "Bordelaise" -6 to 8 buds per vine
Harvesting: by hand –the picking is scheduled according to the real ripeness observed.
Vinification: in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless steel vats. Natural vinification (indigenous yeasts, no enzymes. Chaptalisation only done very rarely, lowest possible levels of sulphur) and adapted to the characteristics of each vat (rate of pump-overs, oxygenation, maceration time and temperature).
Ageing: In Allier oak barrels, 50% new. The wine must have the upper-hand over the oak -the proportion of new oak can vary according to the vintage.
Annual production: 25,000 to 30,000 bottles
Filtering: no filtering
| Winery | Gombaude Guillot |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Specific Appellation | Pomerol |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Grape variety | Merlot |
| Bottle Size | Bottle |
| Vintage | 2011 |
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Gombaude-Guillot is the only Pomerol's certified biodynamic winery.
Château Gombaude-Guillot is situated in the heart of the Pomerol plateau, where it produces inimitable wines of great pedigree and balance that display complexity, volume on the palate and finesse.
The authentic character of the Pomerol terroir comes through in our wines, which are officially organically-grown and are subject to compliance with specifications that guarantee natural methods of wine-making, both in the vineyard and in the cellars.
Our application for organic certification (AB) was made in 1997 -the 2000 vintage being the first to be released as officially organic.
