Plume de Paloumey Haut-Médoc 2020 - Second vin
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Plume de Paloumey 2020 opens with intense aromas of black fruit (blackcurrant), which then give way to spicy notes. Full-bodied and rounded, the palate is juicy and rich, with notes of red fruit (cherry). This cuvée has a very pleasant freshness that accentuates the wine’s rich character; it is perfectly balanced and rounded, with a finish featuring supple, well-integrated tannins.
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Eye
Reddish-purple dress
Nose
Intense aromas of black fruit (blackcurrant) on the initial nose, followed by spicy notes after aeration
Palate
Full-bodied and round, with notes of juicy, fleshy red fruits (cherry); a very pleasant freshness that accentuates the wine’s rich character, well-balanced and smooth, with a finish featuring supple, integrated tannins
Serve
At 18°C
Open
20 minutes before
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with fine red meat dishes and cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 1 star (A high-quality, recommended wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Martine Cazeneuve, who already owned property in the Côtes de Blaye, took over this estate on the left bank in 1989. She worked tirelessly to restore it to its former glory, replanting the vineyards and renovating the buildings. She also owns a Margaux estate, Château La Bessane, and a Moulis estate, Château La Garricq. She has recently handed over management of the property to her son Pierre. Today, Paloumey, currently in the process of converting to organic farming, has rediscovered the classic Médoc spirit that made it so successful.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2019 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
A lovely sandy-gravelly terroir situated between the classified growths La Lagune and Cantemerle. The estate enjoyed its heyday in the 19th century, before falling into decline following the phylloxera crisis and being revived in the 20th century. The story would be unremarkable were it not for the woman behind its revival—a woman who, moreover, is a winemaker in the Blaye region. Martine Cazeneuve crossed the estuary in 1990 to acquire this estate, which had lost both its vineyards and its winery. Joined in 2014 by her son Pierre, the winemaker now manages 34 hectares, currently in the process of converting to organic farming.
Terre de Vins
Wine rated (2021 guide) Gold Medal
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
4/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. GILLES D. Posted on March 26, 2022
A charming wine discovered at a wine fair. Just like this well-balanced and very rich 2020 vintage, it offers lovely, fresh, and vibrant red fruit flavors, supported by supple tannins and a lush texture. One small drawback: we would have appreciated a bit more energy on the finish. Peak in 2023? Rating = 3.7. Pairing this innovative, feather-light Haut-Médoc was a breeze with a Salers beef tartare, served with old-fashioned French fries.
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Review by Ms. CLAUDINE D. Posted on 11/04/2025
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Review by Mr. COSSON C. Published on January 30, 2024
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Review by Ms. ELISE B. Posted on February 24, 2023
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