Pomerol

Question 1

Max Yield: Pomerol?

Answer 1

49hl/ha

Question 2

Pomerol is encircled by these rivers?

Answer 2

Isle and Barbanne

Question 3

What are the soil types of the three terraces of Pomerol?

Answer 3

Lower level near Libourne: Sand
Second Terrace: Gravel and crasse de fer
Third Terrace: Pure water retaining clay with some gravel.

Boutenniere: highest, Easternmost, deep blue clay. (Petrus)

Question 4

Where in Pomerol is the Boutteniere?

Answer 4

Pomerol’s highest and Easternmost point

Question 5

What was the most planted grape in Pomerol prior to 1956?

Answer 5

Cabernet Franc

Question 6

What ripens first: Pomerol or Saint Emilion?

Answer 6

Pomerol: More well-draining gravel and clay soil

Question 7

What is unique about the encepagement of Chateau de Sales in Pomerol (largest producer)

Answer 7

High percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon Planted

Question 8

These Estates are a stone throw away from Petrus on the boutenniere

Answer 8

Vieux Château Certan, Lafleur, l’Evangile, Trotanoy, Clinet, la Conseillante, Petit Village and Le Pin

Question 9

This Pomerol Chateau was owned by Michel Rolland before selling to Chinese Interest in 2013

Answer 9

Château le Bon Pasteur

Question 10

Lalande de Pomerol soil?

Answer 10

clay, gravel, crasse de fer

Question 11

Elevage: Pomerol?

Answer 11

Wines not released till Nov 15 of year following harvest

Question 12

Planting Density: Pomerol?

Answer 12

5,500 vines per ha

Question 13

Communes of Production and Max Yield for Lalande de Pomerol?

Answer 13

Lalande-de-Pomerol
Néac

Max yield: 53hl/ha

Question 14

Lalande de Pomerol lies between these two river valleys?

Answer 14

Isle and Dordogne Valleys

Question 15

This producer is the largest in pomerol and home to most of the Cabernet Sauvignon planted?

Answer 15

Chateau de Sales