Château Petit Village 2010

Château Petit-Village is a Bordeaux wine from the Pomerol appellation. The estate is located on the right bank of the Bordeaux wine region, in the Gironde department. Like all wines produced in this appellation, Château Petit-Village is unclassified, but the estate is estimated among the great growths of the region.  Nestled on the eastern outskirts of Pomerol, near the hamlet of Catusseau, the estate is part of an outstanding ensemble alongside Château Beauregard, Vieux Château Certan, and Château La Conseillante. The château also produces a second wine named Le Jardin de Petit-Village.

Initially under the ownership of the Dufresne family after the French Revolution, the vineyards of the estate flourished under their management, as highlighted by Henri Enjalbert, a renowned Libournais vintner. In 1919, the estate took a significant turn when it was acquired by Fernand Ginestet, marking the first instance of a leading Bordeaux négociant purchasing a Libournais property. Petit-Village remained within Ginestet's portfolio alongside illustrious estates like Château Margaux and Château Cos d'Estournel until the challenges of the 1970s prompted the Ginestet family to divest their holdings. Bruno Prats assumed leadership of Petit-Village until 1989 when the estate transitioned to the ownership of the insurance group AXA, where it remains today. Under AXA's stewardship, Petit-Village underwent a period of revitalization and expansion, notably with the establishment of new cellar facilities in February 2008 and enhanced wine tourism offerings.

The Château Petit-Village estate extends over 10.5 hectares, arranged in a triangular shape, thus promoting optimal grape cultivation. Petit-Village favors 75% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, selecting varieties that thrive in the soil and microclimate of the property. These grapes are carefully tended throughout the growing season, using techniques such as hand pruning, green harvesting and sodding to ensure vine health and fruit quality. The harvest is carried out by hand, allowing careful selection and sorting of the grapes at their optimal maturity.

With an average annual production of 3,500 cases of the Grand Vin Château Petit-Village and 1,300 cases of the second wine Le Jardin de Petit-Village, the estate maintains a commitment to producing wines of exceptional quality and distinction. , reflecting the essence of its terroir and its heritage.

Its deep, brilliant ruby colour hints at exceptional structure. The bouquet is an explosion of perfectly ripe red fruit of great subtlety and astonishing freshness. On the palate, the balance is outstanding: the power of the tannins, long-lasting flesh in the attack… and energy! Perfect balance characterises this Château Petit-Village 2010, full of promise.

"A very strong effort from Petit Village, the 2010 is the finest effort in years. Dark plum with hints of mocha, caramel, sweet currants and cherries, this opulent, savory, and explosive full-bodied wine already is accessible and evolved." - Robert Parker Jr., The Wine Advocate, (2/27/2013, Issue 205), Rating: 91, Drink: 2013-2025

"The finest wine from this estate since their glorious 1982, the 2010 Petit Village possesses aromas of licorice, black cherries, cassis, truffles and oak. Powerful and deep with a corpulent texture, a silky mouthfeel and a wonderful lushness, it will be drinkable in 2-3 years and last for 15 or more." - Robert Parker Jr., The Wine Advocate, (5/11/2011, Issue 194), Rating: 90-92, Drink: 2013-2028