A full, ripe wine dominated by Merlot, this is dense and generous. Its black fruits are concentrated with a firm structure that has almost matured. Valois, paired with neighboring Leydet-Valentin in Saint-Emilion, offers a wine with further potential. Drink from 2025.

Solid aromatics of red and blue fruits, sappy herbs, flowers, and incense emerge from the 2019 Château De Valois, and it's medium-bodied, with a plush, seamless mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's a charming, elegant, textbook Pomerol to enjoy over the coming 10-15 years.