Château Paloumey, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux 2020

“This has a good, succulently ripe core of black cherry and dark plum fruit, mixed with singed vanilla, dried anise and a tug of warm earth through the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2027.”-Wine Spectator

Chateau Paloumey is one of the oldest estates in the commune of Ludon Medoc. It was included in the first Feret edition published in 1850. The wines were very much appreciated in Belgium and the Netherlands. In 1895, the wines received the Gold and Silver Medals in the expositions of Anvers, Liege, Amsterdam, Hanoi, Paris, Lyon and Bordeaux. Chateau Paloumey was classified as a Cru Bourgeois Superieur in 1932. The phylloxera crisis and poor sales of the wines led to the pulling up of the vines.

When Martine Cazeneuve purchased Chateau Paloumey in 1990, her goal was to revive a forgotten chateau with a prestigious terroir. Replanting the vineyard and rebuilding cellars have been a tremendous challenge to achieve the highest quality possible for Paloumey wines. After years of hard work, commitment and passion, the estate was brought back to life and now extends over 34 hectares. Since 2015, Pierre Cazeneuve is managing the chateau. Always striving for excellence in winemaking and viticulture, Chateau Paloumey is known for its elegant style and is one of the leading wines of theappellation. From 2019 Chateau Paloumey is certified in organic farming.