Chateau La Pensee Lalande Pomerol

Winemaker Château La Pensée on the winery

“We are the Mingot family, and we have been making wine for generations around Libourne on Bordeaux’s Right Bank. In 2013, we took over the estate that is now Château La Pensée. We saw a special opportunity in these vineyards to produce wines capable of standing alongside the region’s renowned names. We focus on grape quality, careful selection and precise winemaking, seeking a balance between ripe fruit, structure and finesse. Our aim is to express the character of the Right Bank, with the depth and velvety texture that make Merlot such a beloved grape.”

And on Bordeaux, France

“Our vineyards lie in Lalande-de-Pomerol, just north of the famous Pomerol and close to Saint-Émilion. This is Bordeaux’s Right Bank, a very different wine world from the Médoc on the Left Bank. While Cabernet Sauvignon often takes the lead in the Médoc, Merlot dominates here, producing wines with ripe fruit, a rounded texture and velvety tannins. The soils are a patchwork of gravel, sand and clay, each contributing its own character. Lalande-de-Pomerol is less famous than Pomerol, but it is home to serious quality-focused producers. Our Château La Pensée demonstrates the appellation’s potential, with concentrated dark fruit, hints of violet and subtly integrated oak, supported by a firm yet supple structure. A characterful Bordeaux with depth and an elegant finish.”