Chateau Sacre Coeur Pomerol Bordeaux, Complete Guide

Learn everything about Sacre Coeur Pomerol with wine tasting notes, wine, and food pairing tips. Learn the best vintages, the history of the property, and information on the vineyard and winemaking. If you want to read about other important, Bordeaux Chateaux: Links to all Bordeaux Wine Producer Profiles

Chateau Sacre Coeur History, Overview

Chateau Sacre Coeur was produced from a vineyard owned by the Feytout family for three years with the winemaking and vineyard management handled by Jean Philippe Janoueix.

This arrangement between Janoueix and the Feutout family came to an end in 2012. From that point forward, the wine was produced from vines owned by the Janoueix family. In addition, Jean Philippe Janoueix owns numerous Right Bank estates including; Chateau La Croix St. Georges in Pomerol and La Confession in St. Emilion.

Chateau Sacre Coeur Vineyards, Terroir, Grapes, Winemaking

The small, 1.5-hectare vineyard of Sacre Coeur is planted to 100% old vine, Merlot. The vineyard is well situated, not far from Chateau Beauregard and Clos du Clocher.

The vineyard has a terroir of gravel and sand in the soils. The vineyard is planted to a vine density of 6,666 vines per hectare. On average the vines are maintained at close to 35 years of age. All vineyard management is done using 100%, organic, farming techniques.

The best vintages of Sacre Coeur are: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2012 and 2010.

When to Drink Chateau Sacre Coeur, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau Sacre Coeur can be enjoyed on the young side with 1 hour or so of decanting. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

However, I find the wine is usually better with 3-6 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. In the best years, Chateau Sacre Coeur will best between 4 to 15 years of age after the vintage.

To produce the wine of Sacre Coeur, as no cellars exist, vinification takes place in cement vats at Chateau La Croix in Pomerol. Malolactic fermentation takes place in French, oak barrels.

The wine is aged in 100%, new, French oak barrels for 17 to 18 months, depending on the character and quality of the vintages. For the first 6 months of its elevage, the wine is aged in its fine lees to add more richness and texture to the wine.

Serving Chateau Sacre Coeur with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Chateau Sacre Coeur is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. Chateau Sacre Coeur is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes.

Chateau Sacre Coeur is also good when matched with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.

Jean Philippe Janoueix owns several chateaux and vineyards in the Right Bank including Chateau La Confession in St. Emilion, Chateau La Croix St. Georges in Pomerol, Chateau Croix Mouton, 20 Mille in Bordeaux Superieur as well as Chateau Cap St. George from St. Georges, St. Emilion.

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