Chateau L’Enclos Pomerol Bordeaux Wine

Chateau L’Enclos Pomerol, Bordeaux wine producer profile, with wine tasting notes, wine ratings, a history of the property, information on wine making and terroir, along with wine tasting reviews. If you want to read about other important, Bordeaux Chateaux: Links to all Bordeaux Wine Producer Profiles

Chateau L’Enclos has a history dating back to the 19th century. The chateau was constructed in 1898 by Pierre Larroucaud. The Larroucaud continued to own and manage the Pomerol estate until 2006, when it was purchased by the American owners, Stephen and Denise Adams, who also own Chateau Fonplegade in St. Emilion as well as other Bordeaux properties.

The 23.3 acre Pomerol vineyards is planted to 82% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec.   On average, the vines are 31 years of age and are planted to 6,000 vines per hectare.  There are three unique terroirs in the vineyards, sand, gravel and flint.  The wines are aged in 50% new oak for close to 18 months.  The property is fairly large for Pomerol. The annual production is close to 4,000 cases per year.

Starting with the 2011 vintage, the owners began heavily investing in the property, hoping to allow it to produce the best wine possible.  They brought in Jean-Christophe Meyrou, who works with Michel Rolland.  Meyrou began a program of micro vinification, increased the percentage of new oak and is working on organic farming techniques.  This is a Pomerol estate worth keeping your eye on as things can only improve.