Bordeaux · Sub-regions
Pomerol
The smallest of the great appellations — and the most mythical. No classification, no grand châteaux, just farmhouses across 800 hectares — yet the world's most expensive Merlots. The secret: a lens of iron-rich blue clay (crasse de fer) on which Pétrus stands. Velvet, truffle, violets, dark plum — opulence without weight.
Grape Varieties
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Most Famous Site
Pétrus
Vineyard Area
800 ha
TERROIR PROFILE · Bordeaux
Pomerol Blue-clay Merlot myth
Pomerol: 800 hectares of blue clay — the quietest myth in wine.
SOILS
Loambody-rich, velvety
Loamy soils give wines volume and a soft, velvety mouthfeel.
Gravel / Sandlight, approachable
Gravel and sand drain heavily — vines struggle for water, wines turn fine, light and elegant.
CLIMATE · Maritime
The smallest microclimate of the great appellations — the clay lens stores water and cools the vines in hot years.
TOPOGRAPHY · gentle
Nearly flat plateau (~35 m) — the drama here is below ground, not above.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Cabernet Sauvignon
RedMerlot
RedCabernet Franc
RedRegion aroma cloud
Bordeaux overview
This sub-region is part of Bordeaux. The map shows all 23 sub-regions — Pomerol is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Blue iron-rich clay (crasse de fer) at the centre, gravel and sand towards the edges — the more clay, the denser the wine
Top sites & producers
7 sitesThe most important classified single vineyards in the region. Classification per VDP (German Prädikat Wine Estates Association) and traditional vineyard registers.
By place (7)
Pomerol7 entries
Sources: VDP, state vineyard registers, Wikipedia vineyard articles, traditional vineyard literature.
Top profiles
29 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below
Château Latour
Pomerol · Pauillac
Cabernet Sauvignon ~76%, Merlot ~22%
Pétrus
Pomerol · Pomerol
Merlot ~100%
Le Pin
Pomerol · Pomerol
Merlot ~100%
Château Lafleur
Pomerol · Pomerol
Vieux Château Certan
Pomerol · Pomerol
Merlot ~70%, Cabernet Franc ~25%, Cabernet Sauvignon ~5%
Château Trotanoy
Pomerol · Pomerol
All Wineries
58 resultsChâteau Latour
Pomerol · Pauillac
Cabernet Sauvignon ~76%, Merlot ~22%
Pétrus
Pomerol · Pomerol
Merlot ~100%
Le Pin
Pomerol · Pomerol
Merlot ~100%
Château Lafleur
Pomerol · Pomerol
Vieux Château Certan
Pomerol · Pomerol
Merlot ~70%, Cabernet Franc ~25%, Cabernet Sauvignon ~5%
Château La Conseillante
Pomerol · Pomerol
Merlot ~80%, Cabernet Franc ~20%
Château Trotanoy
Pomerol · Pomerol
Château L'Évangile
Pomerol · Pomerol
Château Lafleur Pétrus
Pomerol · Pomerol
Château Hosanna
Pomerol · Pomerol
Château Certan de May
Pomerol · Pomerol
Château Clos l'église
Pomerol · Pomerol
Château Le Gay
Pomerol · Pomerol
Château Clinet
Pomerol · Pomerol
Château Gazin
Pomerol · Pomerol
Château Petit Village
Pomerol · Pomerol
Château Feytit-Clinet
Pomerol · Pomerol
Château le Bon Pasteur
Pomerol · Pomerol
Events in Bordeaux
All events in Bordeaux →12 Dec – Sun, 13 December 2026
Bordeaux Tasting
Tasting · Bordeaux
19 Feb – Mon, 22 February 2027
Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants Strasbourg
Wine fair · Straßburg
19 Apr – Thu, 22 April 2027
Semaine des Primeurs Bordeaux
Trade event · Bordeaux
1 May – Sun, 2 May 2027
Portes Ouvertes en Saint-Émilion
Open cellar · Saint-Émilion
Thu, 24 June 2027
Fête de la Fleur
Wine dinner · Bordeaux
Sat, 11 September 2027
Marathon du Médoc
Wine walk · Pauillac
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Pomerol?
The key grape varieties in Pomerol are Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The best-known vineyard is Pétrus.
What does the terroir of Pomerol taste like?
Soils: Blue iron-rich clay (crasse de fer) at the centre, gravel and sand towards the edges — the more clay, the denser the wine. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Pomerol?
Cellarmap lists 58 wineries in Pomerol across roughly 800 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.
Which is the most famous vineyard in Pomerol?
Pétrus is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Pomerol. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.