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The small vineyard plot of Haut Tropchaud is encircled by some of the most revered names in Pomerol — Le Pin, Certan, Pétrus, and Trotanoy are its immediate neighbours. That’s some pedigree to have on your doorstep, and yet Haut Tropchaud holds its own with quiet confidence. Bang for buck, it is a genuine steal compared to its illustrious neighbours — a Pomerol of real substance at a fraction of the price. About This Wine HVE Certified and sustainably farmed, this 100% Merlot from the clay and gravel soils of Pomerol is built for the long haul. It will age beautifully for up to 12 years, but if patience isn’t your strong suit, 4 to 6 hours of decanting will open it up magnificently — a perfect companion for a winter dinner or an evening by the fire. Tasting Notes Colour: Inky, deep ruby — dark as a winter night. Nose: Rich and brooding with luxurious dark fruit — blackcurrant, plum, and dark cherry — layered with oaky vanilla and a hint of spice. Palate: Full-bodied and concentrated with velvety tannins and a seamless integration of fruit and oak. Opulent, complex, and deeply satisfying. Finish: Exceptionally long and persistent with lingering dark fruit, vanilla, and a mineral edge. Food Pairing A wine of this stature deserves a worthy partner — roast lamb, beef Wellington, or a classic game dish. Also excellent with slow-braised red meats or a rich mushroom-based dish that can match the wine’s depth and complexity. Decant for 4–6 hours before serving. Details Grape: Merlot Region: Pomerol, France Farming: HVE Certified Style: Fuller Flavour Red Serving Temperature: 17–18°C Alcohol: 13.5% Bottle: 75cl Drink: In the next 12 years

Country: France Region: Pomerol, Bordeaux Varietal: 85% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec Vintage: 2021 Colour: Red Style: Dry Producer: Maison Sichel Description:With the Sichel range we offer the consumer wines that are vinified with the highest levels of competence, selected with severity always representative of the label of origin and which remain affordable. They are quality wines produced to bring guaranteed pleasure. This Pomerol is a wine of pure pleasure thanks to its dominant Merlot, a grape variety that expresses itself ideally on this terroir.The Pomerol appellation, the smallest in the Bordeaux wine region, is located in the Libournais sub-region and covers approximately 800 hectares. The first vines of Pomerol date from the Gallo-Roman era. With world renowned Châteaux, it has never wanted to depend on a classification, unlike its neighbour Saint-Émilion. Nature has endowed it with an exceptional terroir which has earned it a prestigious appellation for red wines,despite its small area. In Pomerol, Merlot is king! Clay being it’s favorite type of soil, allowing it to express itself like nowhere else. The Pomerols develop with age bouquets of rare complexity and great finesse while demonstrating a great aptitude for aging. They are also often compared to the great wines of Burgundy.Today, this wine-growing setting remains one of the most famous vineyards in the world. Its tradition combined with its modernity guarantees it a most serene future. Its size, the personality of its winegrowers, the opulence of its Merlots and the specificity of its terroir guarantee originality and excellence. Terroir:On the western hillside of the famous Pomerol plateau, the vineyard is anchored on gravel soils on clay subsoil containing traces of iron - commonly called blue clay, which gives a pleasant wine, with a fruity bouquet, with good aptitude to aging. Maturation:The vineyard is conducted Organically. It is micro-managed like a garden. The vines are cultivated