Château La Menotte Lalande de Pomerol

€19.99

This is a dry and structured, Merlot-driven right bank Bordeaux that seriously over-delivers at the price.

From a very famous appellation that offers many of the thrills of the neighbouring Pomerol and St-Émilion, it is very good value for a very good wine.

Full of dark fruit, berry and subtle spices, it has a plush, round and soft texture that makes it hugely versatile for food matching and very easy on its own.

Lalande de Pomerol is a small region to the north of Saint-Émilion and come under the gaze of keen wine lovers in recent decades because of its similarity to the famed neighbours while offering very good value for money.

Like its neighbours, it uses mostly Merlot with a good chunk of Cabernet Franc, in this vintage it's an 80-20 split.

Based in the village of Néac in the heart of the region, this property is run Isabelle Simon and her family, who used to own it as well.

It's an interesting truth that successful Châteaux are almost too expensive to own for individuals or small companies and these days this property, like so many others. is owned by Sichel. No bad thing, just the way it goes...!

 

Region: Lalande de Pomerol

Country: France

Grape(s): Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Style: Smooth, Powerful, Full, Elegant, Complex

Best food matches: Lamb, Fine Dining, Charcuterie

Alcohol: 14.5%

Why buy from us?

When you buy wine from The Allotment Wine Co. you're helping a small Irish company that in turn supports small, sustainable wine producers who grow the grapes and make amazing wines. We only work with partners who share a deep respect and connection with the land and its traditions, witnessed in a firm commitment to quality and sustainability. All of which makes for better wines.

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You'll get free delivery when you buy 12 x 75cl bottles of wine online from The Allotment, saving you €7.99.

We charge €7.99 per delivery for quantities less than that.

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Wine orders for nationwide delivery, received by 12pm on weekdays are prepared so that delivery should be expected two working days later.

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Patrick H.
Hi, I'm Chris Gifford.

And you're very welcome to The Allotment Wine Co.

When you wine from me, you're supporting a small Irish business which in turn supports small, sustainable wine producers, as well as other small, dedicated Irish wine importers.

When selecting wines, I look for partners who share a deep respect and connection with the land and its traditions, witnessed in a firm commitment to quality and sustainability. All of which makes for better wines.