WHAT ARE THE BEST VINTAGES IN POMEROL?

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HOW TO TELL IF A VINTAGE IS GOOD? Before discussing the best vintages of Pomerol wines, we need to define what a good vintage is. Grapes need sun to develop. The sun's rays strike the leaves of the vines, enabling them to synthesize sugars. This is called photosynthesis. The more sun there is, the greater the photosynthesis. But be careful not to overdo it, as this would make the wine too heavy... Read more

When and how to drink a Pomerol?

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Comptoir des Millésimes today presents its tips for serving and tasting the great wines of Pomerol. Pomerol wines are among the most sought-after and appreciated in the wine world, and have been since Roman times. It's also one of Bordeaux's smallest appellation d'origine contrôlée, with 792 hectares of vines. Discover our tips for tasting Pomerol wines. > See Pomerol wines... Read more

Pomerol wine rankings: Robert Parker's top Pomerol wines

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Comptoir des millésimes today presents its classification of the great wines of Pomerol. The Pomerol appellation has never been officially classified, and does not appear in the official 1855 classification of Bordeaux's great wines. So today, we offer you a classification of Pomerol wines that we have drawn up ourselves. This is not an official classification, but it does give you a good idea of the work done by these châteaux over the last 20 years. The principle is simple: wines are judged on... Read more

TOP 10 best La Fleur-Pétrus wines

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Château La Fleur Petrus takes its name from its nearest neighbors. The vineyard is less than a stone's throw from Petrus. You can take a stroll to Château Lafleur, which is also adjacent to the La Fleur-Petrus vineyards. Château presentation In 1953, Château La Fleur Petrus was purchased by Jean-Pierre Moueix from the Garret family. Prior to this sale, it had belonged to a number of owners, including the Arnaud family, who... Read more

5 things you need to know about Château la Fleur-Pétrus

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Although you know a thing or two about wines, when you talk about Château la Fleur-Pétrus, your information still seems incomplete? Read on to discover the origin of the name "Fleur-Pétrus". Next, you'll learn about the assets of the château's vineyards, before enjoying a short history of the estate's development. Finally, after a succinct but explicit overview of the qualities of Fleur-Pétrus wine, you'll learn why it has become such a star. Read more