“Le Favorite the clear favorite for this Pomerol. The very intense color displays some violet highlights. The nose, complex and exceptionally refined, reveals superb notes of blackberry, sweet spices, coffee, and subtle oak. On the palate, the attack is smooth with aromas of blackberry, fresh raspberry, and black pepper, followed by a palate structured by refined tannins, whose richness is balanced by well-measured acidity. Undoubtedly one of the great wines of the vintage.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2020)
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Eye
Dark purple dress
Nose
Rich, with notes of blackberry and violet
Palate
Round and full-bodied with a beautiful tannic structure
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink starting at
2023
Drink before
2030
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with Bordeaux-style stuffed porcini mushrooms, Camembert, or truffle mousseline...
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2020 guide) 2*Stars (Outstanding Wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
The Favorite the clear favorite for this Pomerol. The very intense color displays some violet highlights. The nose, complex and exceptionally refined, reveals superb notes of blackberry, sweet spices, coffee, and subtle oak. On the palate, the attack is smooth, with aromas of blackberry, fresh raspberry, and black pepper, followed by a structured palate defined by elegant tannins, whose richness is balanced by well-measured acidity. Undoubtedly one of the great wines of the vintage.
About the estate:
Part of the Axa Millésimes estate since 1989, this renowned vineyard owes its name to the old buildings that once formed a small hamlet. Well situated on the highest part of the Pomerol plateau, its vineyard forms a single contiguous triangle covering 10.5 hectares on deep gravel soils coated with clay.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2018 guide) 92/100 (Excellent wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
With a fairly deep purple color, this 2016 Petit-Village still has a closed nose, from which subtle earthy notes, along with hints of plum, stewed cherry, chocolate, tobacco, and a touch of rose, emerge. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, straightforward, powdery, and lively, with flavors of fresh earth on the finish. It needs time, but patience will be rewarded!
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2021 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Owned by the Axa Group, Petit-Village—which has seen a succession of different management teams—has not always lived up to the potential of its prime location. The most recent vintages, however, show a positive trend, with wines that are more elegant, more refined, and less “Medoc-style” in character. It seems to us, however, that the estate can still aim higher under the leadership of Diana Berrouet-Garcia, who took over as technical director in 2015.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2019 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
Attractive aromas of slate and stone, with a sense of depth and a style strongly rooted in the terroir. Abundant ripe black fruit with a smooth, velvety, and very deep palate. A long, classic, well-balanced, and powerful Pomerol. Best enjoyed starting in 2023.