The 2020 Château Vieux Chevrol from the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation in Bordeaux, France, is a classic, organically grown Right Bank red blend. Managed by Michel Champseix, the estate sits on the Neac plateau overlooking Pomerol, benefiting from a privileged terroir of clay, gravel, and iron-rich sandstone (crasse de fer).
Technical Specifications
Blend Composition: 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Farming: Certified Organic (since 2019) and biodynamic.
Winemaking: Native yeast fermentation, aged for 12–18 months in 600-liter French oak casks (demi-muids) with minimal new oak (10%), and bottled unfiltered.
Serving Temperature: Best served at 60–65°F.
Tasting Profile & Character
Aroma: A refined and expressive bouquet of ripe black cherries, blackberries, plums, violet graphite, gravel, rose petals, mint, cocoa, and mocha.
Palate: A medium-bodied, elegantly structured red wine emphasizing energy, precision, and focus over heavy volume. It features a juicy mid-palate, solid acidity, and a seamless texture.
Finish: Features savory, traditional Bordeaux notes of leather, cured tobacco, spearmint, earthy minerality, and espresso with chewy yet rounded tannins.