2018 Château Belles-Graves Lalande de Pomerol, Bordeaux, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Though they sit just across a small river from some of the famous estates of Pomerol, their greatness comes from their own terroir of varied clay and gravel where flint, quartz, and mica offer distinct mineral components to each parcel. Yields are kept low, the maceration is long, and the wines are never filtered. The final blend consists of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc. The finesse and subtlety that characterize this wine are

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the estate focuses on crafting wines that reflect the unique terroirs of the region

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located in the Yamhill Foothills of Oregon's Willamette Valley

Each vintage has its own characteristics: this is the strength of these grands vins that continue to improve with age for many years

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The varied range of climats in which the Mongeards own vineyards results