Le Clos du Beau-Père | Pomerol

Le Clos du Beau-Père was purchased by Jean Luc Thunevin and his wife Murielle Andraud in 2006. Formerly known as L’Angélus à Pomerol, it became Chateau Ratouin when bought by the Ratouin family. After their purchase of the vineyard, Jean Luc renamed the property as a tribute to Murielle’s father who has a particular fondness for Pomerol wines. They changed it to "Le Clos du Beau Père", which can be translated to 'Father-in-Law'. Originally the property was 2 hectares with vines located in the "René" area, on a deep gravel terroir planted with 45 year old Merlot vines and also some vines located in the “Patache” area on gravel and clay terroir. Jean Luc was able to increase the surface by 2 hectares in 2009, near the Pomerol plateau, following the split of another property, Vieux Château Bourgneuf, near Château Trotanoy.