📜 Lalande-de-Pomerol
Red wines from north of Pomerol, mostly from Merlot.
Lalande-de-Pomerol is a red wine with a protected name from Bordeaux, France. The area lies north of famous Pomerol, in the Libourne district, on the right bank of the Dordogne. The main grape is Merlot, with Cabernet Franc and a little of other varieties added.
The soils vary: gravel, sand and clay. The right bank of Bordeaux is known for Merlot in general, and Lalande-de-Pomerol is part of that tradition. The wines are soft and round, tasting of plum, black berries and spice. They are usually less costly than the wines of Pomerol itself, but the quality is good.
Many estates are small and family-run. The wine can be drunk a few years after the harvest, and the best bottles age for ten years or more. It is served with meat, game and cheese.
Lalande-de-Pomerol belongs to the red wines of Libourne. The name is protected: genuine wine is made only in this area from grapes grown there. The name is easily confused with Pomerol, but they are different names. Alcohol is for adults.
How it connects to Wine
📜 Lalande-de-Pomerol ← main grape of ← 🍇 Merlot → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Where it is
- 📍 Libournais
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Merlot, 🍇 Cabernet Franc
- Wines
- 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
What is Lalande-de-Pomerol?
A red wine with a protected name from Bordeaux, north of Pomerol, mostly from Merlot.
What grapes are used in Lalande-de-Pomerol?
Mainly Merlot, with Cabernet Franc and other varieties added.
How is Lalande-de-Pomerol different from Pomerol?
They are separate neighbouring appellations. Lalande lies further north, and the wines are usually more affordable.
What to read next
- 📍 Libournais — The Right Bank around Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.
- 🍷 Still wine — Ordinary wine without carbon dioxide bubbles.
Similar
📜 Fronsac · 📜 Pomerol · 📜 Puisseguin Saint-Emilion · 📜 Saint-Georges-Saint-Emilion · 📜 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru · 📜 Canon-Fronsac
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.