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Pomerol|ˈpɒmərɒl|
The name of a commune in the department of Gironde in SW. France, used attrib. or absol. to designate the red wine produced there.
[1833C. Redding Hist. Mod. Wines v. 141 With this quality of wines also may be ranked those grown on the level grounds where the soil is sand and gravel. The most in repute are those of Pommerol and of the environs of Libourne.] 1951R. Postgate Plain Man's Guide to Wine iv. 75 As there is no classification of Pomerols, I am reduced to making a personal list. 1959W. James Word-bk. Wine 146 All are agreed on one point—Pomerol wines taste of truffles. 1969J. Wainwright Take-Over Men vi. 92 He swirled the wine in his glass,..moistened his lips with it,..then said: ‘Graves, I think.’..‘No. I rather think Pomerol.’ 1971P. Purser Holy Father's Navy viii. 43 The meal was indifferent but Father Freeloader's choice of wine impeccable, even if they had brought him the '64 Pomerol and not the '62. 1974Times 29 Oct. 1/5 The alleged fraud consisted in transforming ordinary table wines of the Languedoc into nobler Pomerols or Medocs. |