John Van Trijp

9.4

En primeur — 5 days ago

Makoto Someya

8.9

sweet aroma, Merlot rich, mid body tannin and spicy. 18 @4730, Pieroth, 240120 — 3 months ago

John W

8.9

Premier st emilion 2017. Bernon becot. Some translucency in rubiness. Forest floor and currant on nose. On the palate, cherry, red berry. Tannins ok. — a year ago

Mike Davila

9.1

Nice color no bricking, after a 3 hour decant it really opened up. Cedar, tobacco, nice mix of red and dark fruits, with integrated tannins. — 8 years ago

John Van Trijp

9.3

Little bit green? Have to retaste it — 5 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.5

2019 vintage. This estate is on a hot streak. Another winner, this is an elegant,concentrated , and profound Saint-Emilion, with a silky texture and terrific length. Probably the best value among the Premier Grands Crus Classés these days. — 7 months ago

Paul T- Huntington Beach

9.5

Lunch 🥪

K&L notes as follows, Grand Pontet is an interesting property, positioned in the neighborhood of other stars of the appellation such as Châteaux Canon, Beau-Séjour-Bécot and Clos Fourtet. It is, however, a small estate, a mere 14 hectares, and its prices are much better than some of its more prestigious neighbors. In 1980 it was purchased by Gerard and Dominique Bécot, owners of the neighboring Beau-Séjour-Bécot. They have applied the same high standards to both Châteaux in their possession, and their winemaking team crafts Grand Pontet alongside the Beau-Séjour-Bécot wines. Recently purchased in 2021 by Domaines Clarence Dillon (Haut-Brion, La Mission Haut-Brion, et al.), the property was combined with and incorporated into Château Quintus. Full-bodied and luscious, this Grand Pontet is laden with ripe blackberry fruits, savory tobacco, licorice notes, and ripe, softened tannins. It’s seamless and bold, not shy. It’s going to require something decadent to pair with, such as filet mignon or some other black-tie dish with plenty of flavor and rich umami presence. — a year ago

Roman Ochocki

9.0

Bold, intense. A blackberry, vanilla, leather and some spice. Very good. — 2 months ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

A great follow up to the 05 Joanin Becot which was amazing. Bordeaux and then Napa with AB Cover Ribs. The right order. Overall the 2010 Napa vintage is so much better than critics gave it young. An amazing night of friends, environment, music, food and wine. The wines were are outstanding. @ChateauIsbel — 8 months ago

Antonio Gianola

9.0

Killing it for the $! A respectable 3rd label from Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot a Premiere Grand Cru Classe B producer.

Would be overjoyed if this was my Tuesday night wine — 4 years ago