2016 Petit Village (Pomerol)

The 2016 Petit Village is the second vintage made by Diana Berrouet-Garcia. A blend of 77% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon that matured in 60% new oak, it has a fragrant, quite citrus-scented bouquet with hints of orange blossom and blood orange tincturing the dark cherry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with quite a solid and structured entry. There is a little compactness to this Petit Village at the moment with that Cabernet Sauvignon imparting a slight graphite edge on the finish. This is a fine Pomerol, although I still maintain that this is not reaching its full potential given the terroir. 90-92 points

Huge density and concentration with incredible elegance and life. A really lovely wine, more fruit than flowers, showing great complexity on the finish. It just seems to be holding itself back. 77% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in 60% new oak and 40% one year old oak for 15 months. 93 points

This is Diana Berrouet-Garcia’s second vintage at Petit Village and very impressive it is, too. It’s a Pomerol made with one eye on the future: glossy, rich and quite firm, with the Cabernet Sauvignon adding some extra backbone. Needs time. Drink 2026-34. 94 points

The 2016 Petit-Village is dense, full-bodied and opulent. Here, too, the heat of the vintage is evident in the wine`s slightly stressed feel. Black cherry, smoke, tobacco and licorice are some of the signatures. The 2016 is attractive, but it is also a bit monolithic. 89-92 points