Enclos de Viaud Lalande de Pomerol Bordeaux, Complete Guide

Learn everything about Enclos de Viaud Lalande de Pomerol with wine tasting notes, wine and food pairing tips, best vintages, a history of the property, information on the vineyards and winemaking. If you want to read about other important, Bordeaux Chateaux: Links to all Bordeaux Wine Producer Profiles

Enclos de Viaud History, Overview

The modern era for Enclos de Viaud begins in 2012 when the property was purchased by Vignobles K. Headed by Peter Kwok and his son Howard Kwok, over a short period of time, they have been able to increase the quality of this little known, Lalande de Pomerol vineyard.

The Kwok family continues adding to their Right Bank holdings as they also own Chateau Tour Saint Christophe and Bellefont Belcier in St. Emilion as well as Enclos Tourmaline and La Patache in Pomerol and Chateau Le Rey in the Cotes de Castillon appellation. The same team that manages all the Vignobles K wines, headed by Jean Christophe Meyrou and Jerome Aguirre takes care of Enclos de Viaud.

Interestingly, there are 4 wineries in Lalande de Pomerol with the name Viaud, however, this is the wine to watch for, due to its terroir and talented team.

Enclos de Viaud Vineyards, Terroir, Grapes, Winemaking

The diminutive 2.48-hectare vineyard of Enclos de Viaud is planted to 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. The vineyard has a terroir of mostly gravel, with subsoils of limestone, iron, and clay on a sloping hillside, that is situated close to the La Barbanne stream.

The vines are planted to a density of 7,000 vines per hectare. The vineyard consists of 2 separate parcels of vines in their own lieux-dits, Marechaude and Viaud. Viaud, as you can easily surmise, is where the estate takes its name from.

Enclos de Viaud is aged in only 10% new, French oak barrels, to preserve the freshness. The production averages close to 850 cases of wine per vintage.

The best vintages of Enclos de Viaud are: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2010 and 2009.

When to Drink Enclos de Viaud, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Enclos de Viaud is better with at least 2-3 years of aging in good vintages. Young vintages can be decanted for up to 1 hour or so if desired. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Enclos de Viaud offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 3-10 years of age after the vintage.

Serving and Decanting Enclos de Viaud with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Enclos de Viaud is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Enclos de Viaud is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Enclos de Viaud is also good when matched with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.

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Enclos de Viaud Wine Tasting Notes

8 Vintages 25,395 Views Sort by Vintage-Rating

2022
90
Black cherries, licorice, and smoke along with a touch of cocoa is what you find in the nose. Medium-bodied, soft, forward, and fruity with a chocolate-coated core of black cherry fruit on the palate, this is going to be delicious on release. Drink from 2025-2032. 89-91 Pts.

Black cherries, licorice, and smoke along with a touch of cocoa is what you find in the nose. Medium-bodied, soft, forward, and fruity with a chocolate-coated core of black cherry fruit on the palate, this is going to be delicious on release. Drink from 2025-2032. 89-91 Pts.

2,436 Views   Tasted
2021
88
Minty fresh, followed by cherries and flowers in the perfume. The wine is medium-bodied, soft and polished, with a brightness to the red fruits on the palate and in the vibrant finish. Drink from 2024-2031.

Minty fresh, followed by cherries and flowers in the perfume. The wine is medium-bodied, soft and polished, with a brightness to the red fruits on the palate and in the vibrant finish. Drink from 2024-2031.

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2020
90
Chocolate-coated plums and espresso notes are what you find initially. Medium-bodied, soft and creamy, with more of that chocolate-covered plum character in the finish. This is already delicious in your glass. Drink from 2023-2035.

Chocolate-coated plums and espresso notes are what you find initially. Medium-bodied, soft and creamy, with more of that chocolate-covered plum character in the finish. This is already delicious in your glass. Drink from 2023-2035.

1,686 Views   Tasted
Flowers, cocoa, dusty plums and cherries on the nose. The wine is medium-bodied, soft, round, forward, and chocolatey with sweet, fresh plums and a touch of herbs in the elegant finish. 89-91 Pts 89-91 Pts

Flowers, cocoa, dusty plums and cherries on the nose. The wine is medium-bodied, soft, round, forward, and chocolatey with sweet, fresh plums and a touch of herbs in the elegant finish. 89-91 Pts 89-91 Pts

2,672 Views   Tasted
2019
90
The nose opens with a touch of smoke, dark cocoa, mushroom and spicy plums. Medium-bodied, fruity and earthy, with chewy fruits, espresso and dark chocolate in the finish. You can enjoy this on release. The wine blends 85% Merlot with 15% Cabernet Franc Drink from 2023-2033.

The nose opens with a touch of smoke, dark cocoa, mushroom and spicy plums. Medium-bodied, fruity and earthy, with chewy fruits, espresso and dark chocolate in the finish. You can enjoy this on release. The wine blends 85% Merlot with 15% Cabernet Franc Drink from 2023-2033.

1,454 Views   Tasted
Earthy, dark cherries, sweet plums, herbs and a touch of licorice fall into place easily. Drinkable on release, this medium-bodied, soft, elegant wine delivers a nice, early-drinking, subtle, Lalande de Pomerol experience. 88-90 Pts

Earthy, dark cherries, sweet plums, herbs and a touch of licorice fall into place easily. Drinkable on release, this medium-bodied, soft, elegant wine delivers a nice, early-drinking, subtle, Lalande de Pomerol experience. 88-90 Pts

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2018
88
With opening notes of herbs, spice, thyme and red berries, the wine is soft, medium-bodied, bright and fresh, with an herbal touch in the otherwise red plum finish.

With opening notes of herbs, spice, thyme and red berries, the wine is soft, medium-bodied, bright and fresh, with an herbal touch in the otherwise red plum finish.

3,149 Views   Tasted
Easy drinking, forward, soft, accessible, delicious charmer with ripe, sweet fruits that is perfect for early drinking pleasure. 86-88 Pts

Easy drinking, forward, soft, accessible, delicious charmer with ripe, sweet fruits that is perfect for early drinking pleasure. 86-88 Pts

3,234 Views   Tasted
2016
90
Medium-bodied, round, soft, lush and floral, with sweet black cherries, licorice, dark cocoa and plummy characteristics, if you enjoy exuberant, youthful fruit, you can already enjoy this wine. If you are seeking more softness and secondary characteristics, give it just a few years in the cellar for more development.

Medium-bodied, round, soft, lush and floral, with sweet black cherries, licorice, dark cocoa and plummy characteristics, if you enjoy exuberant, youthful fruit, you can already enjoy this wine. If you are seeking more softness and secondary characteristics, give it just a few years in the cellar for more development.

3,010 Views   Tasted
2015
89
Ready to go, forward, medium-bodied, soft, round, plum and cherry-filled wine with touches of espresso and dark cocoa on the nose and palate.

Ready to go, forward, medium-bodied, soft, round, plum and cherry-filled wine with touches of espresso and dark cocoa on the nose and palate.

2,667 Views   Tasted
2012
85
The second vintage for the new owner, produced from a blend of 67% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Franc and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine is medium bodied, open, and on the cherry, earth and leafy side of the style range.

The second vintage for the new owner, produced from a blend of 67% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Franc and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine is medium bodied, open, and on the cherry, earth and leafy side of the style range.

1,904 Views   Tasted