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Pomerol AOC
CHÂTEAU MAZEYRESGrand Vin, 2016
A season of extremes softened by a single decisive rain: Château Mazeyres 2016 carries the quiet drama of its Pomerol terroir in a glass, its white peach, violet and tea-like notes unfolding with silky restraint.
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Product information from Bacchus Global Co., Ltd., based in Bangkok, Thailand. About Bacchus Global
- Wine type
- Dry red wine
- Grape
- Merlot 88%, Cabernet Franc 8%, Petit Verdot 4%
- Appellation
- Pomerol AOC
- Origin
- Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
- Drinking window
- 2020–2035
- Recommended temperature
- 16–18°C
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Bottle size
- 750 ml
About Château Mazeyres
Set on the western and southern terraces of the Pomerol plateau, Château Mazeyres traces vineyard records back to the 14th century. Alain Moueix directed viticulture and winemaking from 1992 to 2020/2021, building the estate's organic farming practice (certified 2015), before transitioning to estate consultant following the Guillard family's acquisition (agreed 2020, formally completed 2021).
The 2016 growing season swung from a wet spring to a record-dry summer before a decisive rain in mid-September restored balance ahead of harvest. Gentle extraction shaped a wine with delicate notes of white peach, violet and tea, earning recognition including a Coup de cœur selection from La Revue du Vin de France.
Taste profile
In the glass
GRAND VIN, 2016
Scale1–5
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Comparative profile within the Bacchus Global wine range.
White peach, violet and dried fruit, with delicate hints of tea and blood orange
A soft, silky attack leads to fresh acidity, red fruit and almond nuances on a long finish
Before it reaches the glass
Temperature
Serve at 16–18°C
Timing
Suited to enjoyment across a 2020–2035 window
Glassware
A large-bowled Bordeaux glass
Question 1
Which grape variety has the largest share of the 2016 blend?
- Merlot
- Cabernet Franc
- Petit Verdot
Read the answer and explanation
Correct answer: A — Merlot
Answer: Merlot. The linked section gives the source detail.
Read the relevant passageQuestion 2
Which appellation does this wine come from?
- Saint-Émilion
- Pomerol
- Cahors
Read the answer and explanation
Correct answer: B — Pomerol
Answer: Pomerol. The linked section gives the source detail.
Read the relevant passageQuestion 3
What weather followed the dry summer of 2016?
- Heavy snow
- Only hail
- Rain shortly before harvest
Read the answer and explanation
Correct answer: C — Rain shortly before harvest
Answer: Rain shortly before harvest. The linked section gives the source detail.
Read the relevant passageAt the table
The wine's soft tannins and forest-floor undertones find a natural rhythm with dishes built on umami depth and earthy aromatics.
Across Japanese, Thai and Western tables, the wine's gentle structure and red-fruit freshness draw out the savory character of duck, mushroom and roasted preparations without overwhelming them.
Japanese
- Duck and scallion skewers (kamo negima)
- Matsutake mushroom clear broth (dobin-mushi)
- Seared wagyu tataki with ponzu
Why it worksThe wine's soft tannins and delicate red-fruit character echo the savory depth of duck fat and mushroom broth, while its freshness balances the richness of seared beef.
Thai
- Roasted duck red curry (gaeng phed ped yang)
- Mushroom coconut soup (tom kha het)
- Beef massaman curry
Why it worksWarm spice and broth-like umami in Thai cooking meet the wine's gentle fruit and forest-floor notes, softening the dish's richness rather than competing with it.
Western
- Roast beef with red wine jus
- Venison with wild mushroom sauté
- A selection of aged cheeses
Why it worksThe savory depth of roasted meat and game, along with the salinity of aged cheese, complements the wine's structure and elegant tannin.
From cellar to bottle
Winemaking
The 2016 harvest was picked by hand between late September and mid-October, following a season that moved from a wet spring to a record-dry summer before a decisive mid-September rain restored balance ahead of picking. Vinification favored gentle extraction, with aging spread across new oak, one- and two-year barrels, and concrete and egg-shaped vats.
Product detail
The blend of 88% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot was drawn from 23.80 hectares within the estate's 25.5-hectare Pomerol vineyard, yielding 43 hectoliters per hectare. The vineyard achieved AB organic certification (ECOCERT France, FR-BIO-01) in 2015, with 2016 marking its second vintage under full certification.
Origin
Pomerol has no formal classification system, leaving producers free to pursue terroir-driven expression on their own terms.
Official producer website→Certification
Agriculture Biologique (AB) · ECOCERT France SAS · FR-BIO-01
Organic Farming Certification (AB)
The vineyard was certified organic (AB, ECOCERT France, FR-BIO-01) in 2015, with the 2016 vintage produced in the second year under full certification.
Critical Recognition
La Revue du Vin de France
Selected as a Coup de cœur pick, praised as a model of finesse, elegance and freshness.
Le Figaro Vin
Noted for deep musk and sandalwood tones alongside juicy dark fruit, with a broad, caressing palate.
Vinous (Antonio Galloni)
Reviewed from bottle in December 2018.
Wine Spectator
Wine Spectator rated the 2016 vintage 88 points.
Decanter
Decanter rated the 2016 vintage 91 points (tasted 12 October 2018).
Trade information
Contact Bacchus Global for product documentation, availability and trade enquiries.
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