Pomerol
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From our sommelier team
Bourgneuf sits directly beside Château Trotanoy, with L'Église-Clinet just to the northeast — a position on the plateau that explains why the wine carries more structure than its modest profile suggests. Frédérique Vayron has made the wine since 2008, working alongside her parents Xavier and Dominique, who took over in the 1970s. The estate has held High Environmental Value (HVE3) certification since 2019, and the property formally settled on the name Château Bourgneuf in 2014 after years of varying label treatments across markets.
Producer history
The Vayron family had its residence at Bourgneuf by at least 1821, though it is not certain vines were planted there at that date. The estate's documented viticultural history begins in 1840, when the Vayrons bought 10 hectares of vines from the Gombault family — a separate and later event than the 1821 residence. Eight generations of Vayrons have succeeded one another since, with Xavier and Dominique Vayron inheriting in the 1970s and their daughter Frédérique taking charge of winemaking in 2008.
Signature pairings
- Roast duck breast with cherries — The clay-grown Merlot's dark-fruited weight meets the duck's richness while its acidity cuts the fat.
- Braised beef cheek in red wine — Slow-braised collagen softens the wine's firm clay-driven tannin into a rounder texture.
- Mushroom and thyme tart — Earthy fungal savouriness echoes the forest-floor character mature Pomerol develops.
Château Bourgneuf is a respected Pomerol producer crafting wines that exemplify the appellation's signature elegance and richness. This 2020 vintage blends 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc, delivering a medium-full-bodied red with dark plum, black cherry, and subtle earthy complexity. Soft, integrated tannins and balanced acidity make this wine approachable now while retaining structure for modest cellaring. A food-friendly Right Bank expression suited to classic French cuisine and premium dining.
Details
- Country
- France
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Subregion
- Pomerol
- Variety
- Merlot, Cabernet Franc
- Vintage
- 2020 **
- Bottle size
- 750 ml
** Vintage may change — please confirm with our team before ordering.
Taste profile
- Body
- Medium-Full
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- Medium
Pairs well with
- Grilled red meat & steak
- Duck & game birds
- Hard & aged cheese
- Mushroom & truffle dishes
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