POMEROL
This small region lying to the north-west of Saint Emilion has never been classified as most other appellations have been. It is a tiny place and it takes just minutes to drive around and pass every famous Pomerol name. Merlot rules Pomerol and thrives on its clay soils, with Cabernet Franc lending a hand in blending. Cabernet Sauvignon vines are very rare there indeed. Despite the latter hardly being used, the best wines can age as long as the finest First Growths on the left bank. The most famous Pomerol wine, and one of the world's most famous, is Château Petrus. Other notable stars are Châteaux Lafleur, Trotanoy, Hosanna and L'Evangile.
