Secretum sub malleo est: the secret is under the mallet.
A discreet gem in the Pomerol appellation, Château Vieux Maillet is nonetheless a vineyard of excellence. The diversity of this terroir is expressed in the wines of Château Vieux Maillet, thanks to a number of plots that are among the most highly rated on the Pomerol plateau, as well as numerous technological innovations in both the vineyard and the winery.
Terroir
Unlike some of the appellation’s few prestigious properties, Vieux Maillet is made up of a single plot of land on the clay knob. However, like many of the other renowned vineyards, Vieux Maillet is made up of plots in different geographical locations and altitudes in the Pomerol A.O.C. area.