Château Pontet Plaisance

Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

Paul K
9.2

Actually kindof fell apart after 3 hours. Nose and palate were better 30 mins in. Chalking it up to odd bottle. — 15 days ago

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Château Tayac-Plaisance

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2022

Forth growth Margaux. Good wine. WSET3 London. — 6 months ago

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Château Plaisance - Marc Penavayre

Bouysselet

2024 vintage. The first time I tasted this very rare grape variety, it was saved from extinction by Philippe and Diane Cauvin at Domaine La Colombière. These days a few estates produce Bouysselet wines, and intriguingly Château Anthonic in Moulis, grafted Bouysselet on Merlot vines, with the first production expected in 2025. I suspect this is produced from young vines, but the resulting wine is very interesting. The closest thing that comes to mind is Chenin Blanc, but it seems to have a character of its own. I will taste a few others soon. Abv. 13,5%. — 9 months ago

Peter, Dawn and 3 others liked this
Dawn E.

Dawn E.

@Stefan Dolhain wow! Impressive write up! Very informative 👏
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@Dawn E. thanks, will taste 2 other Bouysselet wines soon

Château Grand-Pontet

Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

Château Grand-Pontet Grand Cru Classé 2019, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A structured Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé. The 2019 vintage is a blend of 77.5% Merlot, 17.5% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Malbec, showing a more classical Right Bank profile with emphasis on structure and finesse rather than overt plushness.

Aromas & Flavors
Black cherry, cassis, dark plum, graphite, cedar, and subtle baking spice. As the wine opens, layers of cocoa, tobacco leaf, and earthy minerality begin to emerge.

Mouthfeel
Medium-to-full bodied with refined structure and beautifully integrated tannins. After extended decanting, the tannins become silky and the palate reveals impressive balance with a superb, polished texture.

Food Pairings
Roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck breast, mushroom risotto, or aged hard cheeses.

Verdict
A refined and structured Saint-Émilion that showcases the elegance of the 2019 vintage. Balanced, layered, and already showing impressive harmony while still capable of further evolution.

Did You Know?
Unlike the fixed 1855 Bordeaux classification, the Saint-Émilion classification is periodically revised, meaning estates can move up or down depending on quality and vineyard performance.

🍷 Personal Pick
A beautifully composed Saint-Émilion with remarkable texture and finesse. After proper decanting (+2hrs), it shows silky tannins and impressive balance, already entering a very enjoyable drinking now window.
— 2 months ago

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Pym Rae

Tesseron Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

Ist time trying this from the owners of Pontet Canet. Well made with everything in place showing good balance. Everyone seemed to enjoy it — 9 months ago

Hermes, Shay and 7 others liked this

Bond

Matriarch Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend 2014

Paul J
9.6

1hr+ decant. Dark red/purple color. Nose reminds me of Pontet Canet. Refined with nice depth. Didn’t “wow” me but was excellent! — 3 months ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Tom, Paul and 6 others liked this

Château Cadet-Pontet

St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2000

2000 for daughters birthday decanted, wonderful immediately and grew better over time sitting in the decanter. Only one bottle left in cellar after this one. — 8 months ago

Château Plaisance

Penavayre Fronton Negrette Blend

68% Negrette; 24% Syrah; 8% Cabernet Franc — 2 years ago

Château Plaisance

Sur La Butte Anjou Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Only red grapes on hill of Chaume. Cabernet Sauvignon + Cabernet Franc. — 3 years ago

Eric, Aravind and 2 others liked this