Château Pomys

Identity

Château Pomys is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Saint-Estèphe in Gironde. It is owned by Michel Reybier.

History and Philosophy

The history of Château Pomys is closely linked to that of the Arnaud family, who owned the property before parting with it in 1951. Earlier, in 1791, Louis Gaspard d'Estournel inherited the estate.

The Appellations

Château Pomys produces wines under the Saint-Estèphe appellation, crafted from parcels located in the Médoc.

Winemaking and Ageing

Winemaking for the red wine of Château Pomys begins with meticulous grape sorting, followed by complete destemming. The cuvées undergo long macerations and temperature-controlled fermentation. Ageing takes place in French oak barrels (one-quarter new) for a period of 12 to 15 months.

Practical Information

Address: Leyssac, 33180 Saint-Estèphe

Telephone: 05 56 59 32 26

Email: chateaupomys@aol.com

Cellar opening hours: The cellar is open from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Tours: Visits are available by appointment.

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The Vineyard (Terroir)

The vineyard at Château Pomys covers 12 hectares. The vines, with an average age of 35 years, are planted at a density of 7,400 vines per hectare. The soils consist of deep clayey gravel.

The grape varieties comprise 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, and 15% Cabernet Franc. The estate does not purchase grapes.

Harvesting is carried out by hand, with yields of around 50 hectolitres per hectare.

Flagship Cuvées

Château Pomys produces a red wine blended from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc. This wine is crafted to offer a balanced structure and an aromatic profile typical of its appellation.