In 1990, Martine Cazeneuve replanted Paloumey, an estate with a prestigious quaternary gravel soil on Lagune plateau.
This estate was already a Cru Bourgeois in 1932 but has disappeared since.
Martine Cazeneuve had ambitious objectives : to acknowledge the contribution of soil and grape varieties and to lead Château Paloumey wines to the top.
She considers that the excellence of the vintages roots in a rigorous management of vine culture and wine-making.
The classification of Château Paloumey as a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur in June 2003 rewarded her constant efforts.
Today the vintages rank among the fine wines of the appellation and they express elegance and wonderful length of fruit.

GRAPE VARIETIES
55% Cabernet Sauvignon
40% Merlot
5% Cabernet Franc

AVERAGE AGE OF VINES
15 years

DENSITY OF VINES
7,200 plants/hectare

Traditional viticultural practices
Bud pruning, suckering, leaf thinning, bunch thinning (if necessary)

TYPE OF HARVESTING
Hand harvest in small cases
Double grape sorting

FERMENTATION AND MACERATION
Temperature controlled vats
3 weeks maceration

MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
30% of volume : malolactic fermentation in new barrels

12 to 15 months
1/3 new barrels (French oaks with fine grains)

Fining with egg-white
Light filtration if necessary

Château Paloumey vintages have the elegant complexity of rich ripe fruit and spices. Paloumey's style is recognized by gourmets as the attractive marriage of power and charm. Drink now for it is an approachable voluptuous wine or keep it for 7 to 8 years to express its rich potential.
Ailes de Paloumey from Paloumey Haut-Médoc vineyards is well rounded with opulent fruit supported by silky tannins. A delight now through 5 or 6 years.