Château Grand-Pontet – Saint-Émilion Grand Cru – Red – 2016 – 3000 ml
329,96 $
A premium Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé from the famed Right Bank. This Merlot-driven wine delivers a powerful yet elegant profile of dark berries, espresso, and fine oak, backed by a firm, cellar-worthy structure. An elite Bordeaux.
Château Grand-Pontet – Saint-Émilion Grand Cru – Red – 2016 – 3000 ml:
Château Grand-Pontet: The Right Bank Powerhouse
Château Grand-Pontet, a distinguished Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, represents the pinnacle of Bordeaux’s Right Bank. Sourced from exceptional clay-limestone terroir-the same coveted soil as its Premier Grand Cru Classé neighbors-this wine is primarily Merlot-driven, delivering both power and polish. With its acquisition by the renowned Domaine Clarence Dillon, Grand-Pontet is poised to reach new heights, offering a depth and aging potential expected of elite Bordeaux.
Tasting Notes (Classic Profile)
- Color: Deep, intense purple with garnet reflections.
- Nose: Profound and complex, showcasing rich black fruit (blackberry, dark plum) layered with espresso, licorice, and savory undertones of cedar and fresh tobacco from high-quality oak aging.
- Palate: The mouthfeel is initially velvety, building to a structured, full-bodied experience. Fine, ripe tannins provide a framework for a long, mineral-driven finish. This is a cellar-worthy Saint-Émilion built for the long haul.
Pairing & Service
This Grand Cru Classé demands a centerpiece dish. Decant young vintages for two hours to allow the tannins to soften and the aromas to fully express. Serve at 62-65°F.
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2016
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| Domain | Château Grand-Pontet |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Country | France |
| Color | RED |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Format | 3000 ml |
| Packing | 12 |
