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Château Grand Pontet Rouge 2010 2010
Château Grand-Pontet enjoys an enviable position on the roadside leading north-west, away from the upper town of Saint-Emilion. Grand Pontet is an interesting property located next door to other stars of the appellation, such as Châteaux Canon, Beau-Séjour-Bécot and Clos Fourtet. However, it is a small estate, just 14 hectares, and its prices are much better than some of its more prestigious neighbours. In 1980 it was bought by Gerard and Dominique Becot, owners of neighbouring Beau-Séjour-Bécot. They apply the same high standards to the two châteaux they own, and their team of winemakers craft Grand Pontet alongside the wines of Beau-Séjour-Bécot. Recently, in 2021, purchased by Domaines Clarence Dillon (Haut-Brion, La Mission Haut-Brion, etc.), the estate was united and incorporated into Château Quintus. Full and opulent, this Grand Pontet is rich with ripe blackberry fruit, spicy tobacco, licorice notes and ripe, soft tannins. It's effortless and bold, but not shy. Food pairing requires something like grilled red meat with mushrooms and vegetables, veal steaks and ripe yellow cheeses.
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