Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $82.21Original CHF 67.95 | vinello.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 3.13 g/L
Grape Varieties 80% Merlot; 20% Cabernet Franc
Region Pomerol
Soil 60% grey clay and 40% sandy gravel
Vineyard Yield 43 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Merlot: 7, 11, 13, 18 and 20 September 2023; Cabernet Franc: 2 October 2023
Vine Age 35
Fermentation Vessels 22 fully temperature-controlled, epoxy-lined concrete tanks
Maceration 4 days
Production Details Hand-picked in low-capacity open trays; four-day pre-fermentation cold maceration followed by 27 days in vat; matured for 14 months in 50% new barrels and 50% one-year-old barrels.
Tasting Notes Intense color; blackberry, blackcurrant and spice aromas; fresh, textured palate with present but very silky tannins; balanced between classicism and modernity.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 3.3 g/L
Grape Varieties 80% Merlot; 20% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window 2025–2035
Region Pomerol
Soil 60% grey clay and 40% sandy gravel
Vineyard Yield 33 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Merlot: 5–7, 9 and 13 September 2022; Cabernet Franc: source prints 13 October and 20 September 2022
Vine Age 35
Fermentation Vessels 22 fully temperature-controlled, epoxy-lined concrete tanks
Maceration 5 days
Production Details Hand-picked in small crates; five-day cold soak followed by a 27-day vatting period; matured for 14 months in 50% new barrels and 50% second-fill barrels.
Tasting Notes Complex and highly aromatic; red fruit, strawberry compote, raspberry seed and violet; silky, creamy and fresh palate with excellent drinkability.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.3%
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 3.2 g/L
Grape Varieties 85% Merlot; 15% Cabernet Franc
Region Pomerol
Soil 60% grey clay and 40% sandy gravel
Vineyard Yield 39 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Merlot: 28 September–1 October 2021; Cabernet Franc: 6 and 12 October 2021
Vine Age 35
Fermentation Vessels 22 fully temperature-controlled, epoxy-lined concrete tanks
Maceration 5 days
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand-picked in small crates; five-day cold soak and 27-day vatting period, with 7% of the crop vinified integrally; matured for 16 months in 70% new French-oak barrels, 27% second-fill barrels and 3% amphorae.
Tasting Notes Fruity, creamy and moderately concentrated, with texture, bright fruit, a delicate tannic mouthfeel, freshness and a juicy character.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.3%
pH 3.8
Total Acidity 3.65 g/L
Grape Varieties 90% Merlot; 10% Cabernet Franc
Region Pomerol
Soil 60% grey clay and 40% sandy gravel
Vineyard Yield 32 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Merlot: 4–17 September 2020; Cabernet Franc: 21 and 30 September 2020
Vine Age 35
Fermentation Vessels 22 fully temperature-controlled, epoxy-lined concrete tanks
Maceration 4 days
Production Details Hand-picked in low-capacity open trays; four-day pre-fermentation cold maceration followed by 27 days in vat; matured for 14 months in 50% new barrels and 50% one-year-old barrels.
Tasting Notes Very intense color; blackberry, blackcurrant and spice aromas; textured palate with present but very silky tannins.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 3.15 g/L
Grape Varieties 72% Merlot; 28% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window 2022–2030
Region Pomerol
Soil 60% grey clay and 40% sandy gravel over grey-clay subsoil
Vineyard Yield 34 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Merlot: 17–20 September 2019; Cabernet Franc: 30 September and 7 October 2019
Vine Age 35
Fermentation Vessels 22 fully temperature-controlled, epoxy-lined concrete tanks
Maceration 4 days
Production Details Hand-picked in low-capacity open trays; four-day pre-fermentation cold maceration followed by 27 days in vat; matured for 14 months in 50% new barrels and 50% one-year-old barrels.
Tasting Notes Highly aromatic and fresh; red berries, crushed raspberry, peony and spice; silky, creamy, tight-knit palate.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.8
Grape Varieties 80% Merlot; 20% Cabernet Franc
Region Pomerol
Soil 60% grey clay and 40% sandy gravel
Vineyard Yield 32 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Merlot: 19 September–1 October 2018; Cabernet Franc: 4 October 2018
Vine Age 35
Fermentation Vessels 22 fully temperature-controlled, epoxy-lined concrete tanks
Maceration 4 days
Production Details Hand-picked in low-capacity open trays; four-day pre-fermentation cold maceration followed by 27 days in vat; matured for 14 months in 50% new barrels and 50% one-year-old barrels. The producer notes gentle extraction was used to seek powdery tannins.
Tasting Notes Concentrated palate, dense tannins and intense fruit-and-spice expression, with tension from Cabernet Franc and approximately ten years of ageing potential.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.7
Grape Varieties 80% Merlot; 20% Cabernet Franc
Region Pomerol
Soil 60% grey clay and 40% sandy gravel
Vineyard Yield 34 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Merlot: 5–22 September 2017; Cabernet Franc: 29 September 2017
Vine Age 35
Fermentation Vessels 22 fully temperature-controlled, epoxy-lined concrete tanks
Maceration 4 days
Production Details Hand-picked in low-capacity open trays; four-day pre-fermentation cold maceration followed by 27 days in vat; matured for 16 months in 50% new barrels and 50% one-year-old barrels.
Tasting Notes Wonderful aromatics and a silky tannic texture; described by the producer as a classic vintage.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.65
Grape Varieties 80% Merlot; 20% Cabernet Franc
Region Pomerol
Soil 60% grey clay and 40% sandy gravel
Vineyard Yield 39 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Merlot: source prints 22 September–13 September 2016; Cabernet Franc: 12 and 17 October 2016
Vine Age 35
Fermentation Vessels 22 fully temperature-controlled, epoxy-lined concrete tanks
Maceration 4 days
Production Details Hand-picked in low-capacity open trays; four-day pre-fermentation cold maceration followed by 27 days in vat; matured for 18 months in 50% new barrels and 50% one-year-old barrels.
Tasting Notes Magnificent balance and exceptional length.
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2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 88% Merlot; 12% Cabernet Franc
Region Pomerol
Soil 60% grey clay and 40% sandy gravel
Vineyard Yield 39.5 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Merlot: 21 September–2 October 2015; Cabernet Franc: 1 and 7 October 2015
Vine Age 35
Fermentation Vessels 22 fully temperature-controlled, epoxy-lined concrete tanks
Maceration 5 days
Production Details Hand-picked in low-capacity open trays; five-day pre-fermentation cold maceration followed by four weeks in vat; matured for 18 months in 50% new barrels and 50% one-year-old barrels.
Tasting Notes Neal Martin, May 2018: well-defined blackberry, raspberry, cold-stone and light rose-petal aromas; supple tannins, depth, structure, black fruit and a spicy finish.
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $82.21Original CHF 67.95 | vinello.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $82.21Original CHF 67.95 | vinello.ch ↗ |
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1196665 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
SC des Héritiers Nicolas, 130 Rue de Catusseau, 33500 Pomerol, France
Phone
+33 (0)5 57 51 15 32
Owner
Nicolas family
Cellarmaster
Patrick Argutti