Petit Village - Pomerol 2023

Jeb DUNNUCK

95

byJeb Dunnuckthe3/31/2026

Another brilliant wine from this estate, the 2023 Château Petit-Village offers ripe black cherries, crushed stone, chocolate, and subtle leafy herbs as well as sappy floral nuances. Based on 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and aged 16-18 months in 45% new French oak (the balance in one-year-old barrels, 20% in 500-liter), it’s a dark, rich, concentrated Pomerol with a medium-bodied, beautifully textured mouthfeel, terrific tannins, and outstanding length. It has the class to benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and will keep for two decades. Drink 2029-2045.

The Wine Cellar Insider

93

byJeff Levethe3/30/2026

The perfume gets the wine started with strong floral notes before serving up chocolate, black plums, and licorice on the nose. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, with loads of sweet, fresh, vibrant black cherries and cocoa, allowing you to enjoy its vibrant edge on the berries, with a finish that offers lift and energy. The wine is a blend of 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink from 2028-2055.

Vinous

94

byAntonio Gallonithe3/16/2026

The 2023 Petit-Village is one of the best recent vintages I can remember tasting here. Light on its feet and translucent, the 2023 possesses gorgeous mid-palate depth and fine balance to match. Dark red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, mint, spice and blood orange build nicely in the glass. Hopefully the 2023 is a sign of things to come for this Pomerol estate.

Jamessuckling.com

96

byJames Sucklingthe1/27/2026

This is juicy, complex and refined. Aromas of dark chocolate, bark and a decadent twist of dark mushrooms and ash. Medium- to full-bodied with flavors of citrus and berries and a lasting finish that goes on and on. Tannins are assertive but creamy and silky. 65% merlot, 25% cabernet franc and 10% cabernet sauvignon. Drink or hold.

My Bettane + Desseauve

95-96

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/15/2024

Suavité, vibration, profondeur en bouche, avec des tannins racés et nobles, enrobés dans une matière pleine distinguée. Grand vin, plein de charme.

Yvesbeck.wine

96-98

byYves Beckthe5/14/2024

Nuancen von Graphit und Lakritze, ergänzt durch blumige und fruchtige Noten, heben die Komplexität des Bouquets hervor. Petit-Village profiliert sich mit Finesse und Charme. Seine einladende und kraftvolle Seite kündigt einen Wein an, der in der Lage ist, auf mehreren Ebenen zu glänzen. Die Kraft ermöglicht es ihm, den Charme einzufangen, während die Säurestruktur vor allem auf eine gute Kellerreife schließen lässt. Die Säurestruktur wirkt im Hintergrund, verleiht dem Wein aber Frische und Temperament. Das Ergebnis ist ein eleganter, saftiger und lang anhaltender Wein mit einem Hauch von Salzigkeit im Abgang, was das Finale und seine Länge unterstreicht.

The Wine Cellar Insider

93-95

byJeff Levethe5/6/2024

Lilacs, wet earth, spice, mint, cocoa, cherries, black plums, and smoke create the nose. On the palate, the wine the is medium-bodied, brisk, bright, and crisp, with a vibrant edging to the fruits bringing you lift, and energy. The wine blends 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.13.5% ABV. Drink from 2026-2055. 93-95 Pts.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

94

byJane Ansonthe5/6/2024

Amazingly dense, beautiful inky colour, lovely bright spice, this has lift and floral aromatics that come in waves through the palate, soft and successful extraction, 45% new oak, with a part in large format 400l barrels. Vincent Priou director.

Vinous

91-94

byAntonio Gallonithe4/30/2024

The 2023 Petit-Village emerges from the eastern blocks on the property—in other words, those on the Pomerol plateau. Black cherry, chocolate, espresso, licorice and spice infuse the 2023 with notable richness. This is an especially potent, bold style built on textural opulence and breadth. The Cabernet signatures are pretty strong here. Tasted two times.

Vinous

90-92

byNeal Martinthe4/29/2024

The 2023 Petit-Village was picked beginning with the younger vines on September 6 and finished on September 20 just before the light rains. Yields were 36hL/ha and the wine matured in slightly less new oak this year (40%, 20% of which is 500-liter barrels). The nose is quite straightforward and just misses the complexity I have found amongst its peers. It displays pleasant black cherry and bilberry fruit and a touch of sous-bois, but it doesn't quite evolve in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied and framed by supple tannins, with plenty of graphite-tinged black fruit and quite a structured finish. It should mellow during its élevage. This is a case where I feel that they could have held on a little longer with respect to the Cabernets in order to obtain that extra degree of ripeness and complexity.

Falstaff

94

byPeter Moserthe4/29/2024

Deep dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, delicate edge brightening. Delicate- ly floral, fresh cherry fruit, a hint of plum and nougat, with candied orange zest in the background, an inviting bouquet. Complex, juicy, dark forest berries, fresh acidity, a hint of chocolate on the finish, remains persistent, good length and certain ageing potential.

Alexandre Ma

96-98

byAlexandre Mathe4/28/2024

Wine Advocate

89-91

byYohan Castaingthe4/26/2024

Aromas of dark wild berries, cassis, chocolate, spices and coniferous forest preface the 2023 Petit Village, a medium to full-bodied, layered and textured wine with a rich, concentrated core of fruit framed by a structured texture, powdery tannins and concluding with an oak-inflected finish.

Jamessuckling.com

96-97

byJames Sucklingthe4/25/2024

A racy, classy and linear wine with blackberries, minerals, stones and flowers. It’s medium- to full-bodied with very fine tannins and a racy finish. Creamy texture as well. 65% merlot, 25% cabernet franc and 10% cabernet sauvignon.

Vertdevin

94

byJonathan Chicheportichethe4/24/2024