The 2019 Petit Village Bordeaux Blend from the Pomerol region of Bordeaux, France, is a red wine that has garnered significant praise from various professional reviewers. This wine, which comes with a cork closure and 14.5% alcohol content, is a blend dominated by Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
James Suckling awarded it an impressive score of 96, describing it as having "plum, mushroom, and bark aromas with some wet earth." He highlighted its "round, medium-chewy tannins that are polished and creamy in nature," noting its "vivacious tannins" and suggesting that it is both "very young and delectable at the same time" with a recommendation to try it after 2025.
Decanter also praised the wine, giving it a score of 95. Their review mentioned "sweet exotic spices on the nose," including "cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, and sweet orange rind." They noted the wine's "chalky tannins" and "juicy blackcurrant fruit," alongside its high acidity and minerality, which contribute to a "clean feeling to the finish." Decanter described the wine as "fine, precise, and focused with just a touch of austerity that will soften in time."
Vinous provided two reviews, with Antonio Galloni in February 2022 giving it a score of 93. He described the wine as "soft, creamy, and open-knit," highlighting its "succulent dark cherry, plum, licorice, spice, and menthol" flavors. Another review from Vinous in February 2023, also scoring 91, noted that the wine had "finally found its mojo," describing it as having a "focused, almost Medoc-like bouquet" and a "quintessential Pomerol finish."
Jeb Dunnuck also scored the wine 93, noting its "spicy, already complex, medium to full-bodied style" with "notes of mulled red and black fruits, cedary herbs, loamy earth, and chocolate." He described it as "beautifully textured" with "ripe, supple tannins" and a "great mid-palate."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate echoed these sentiments with a 93 score, praising its "attractive aromas of plums, currants, and spices" and describing it as "sumptuous and enveloping" with a "fleshy core of fruit, succulent acids, and polished tannins."
Finally, The Wine Independent gave the wine a 94+ score, describing it as "deep garnet-purple colored" with "notes of baked plums, boysenberry preserves, and blueberry pie." They highlighted its "firm, rounded tannins" and "generous core of juicy black and blue fruits," concluding with a "lifted and long" finish.
Overall, the 2019 Petit Village is a highly regarded wine, with excellent reviews highlighting its complex aromas, balanced tannins, and potential for aging.