Château Gombaude Guillot Magnum

Seven hectares on the core plateau of Pomerol, right next to Pétrus and Château Lafleur – Gombaude-Guillot is one of the quiet classics of the appellation that does not need big PR.

The winery has been family-owned since 1860 and is one of the biodynamic pioneers of the region: organic cultivation since 1998, Biodyvin certification since 2006. On the clay-rich plateau, a Merlot-dominated wine is created that combines the typical velvetiness of Pomerol with real structure – not a soft flatterer, but a wine with backbone.

In the glass, it shows a dark ruby red. The nose brings blackberry, plum, and violets, underpinned by damp earth and a hint of cedar wood. On the palate, medium to powerful body, fine-grained tannins, the acidity remains in the background and gives the wine freshness without sharpness. The finish is long, spicy, slightly mineral.

The magnum bottle slows down the aging – ideal if you want to store the wine for a few more years. Now until 2032+. Serving temperature 16–18 °C, feel free to decant an hour beforehand.

• Braised lamb shoulder with rosemary
• Entrecôte with herb butter
• Mature Comté or Époisses