Jeroen Koenen

9.3

Soft sweet plummy fruit, black currants, brown spices, some beefstew notes. Rounded and silky smooth, tannines hardly noticeable. Really nice!
Peak drinking. — 2 months ago

Jessica Ahlin

9.2

Mycket gott vin. Funderar till hygge, vi åt med choklad.
Fylligt och typiskt amarone men något lugnare än de kraftigaste — 5 years ago

Stefan Albl

9.2

2008 Vintage — 5 years ago

Kendra Kudrna

9.2

Almost grassy. Delicious and different. — 10 years ago

Youngcheul Kim

8.9

Aug 22nd 2024 — 3 months ago

Paul T HB

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. — 2 years ago

Eric

9.1

Newer HM producer. 2010 was their new vintage. This is their medium level cab blend. Smooth and balanced. — 8 years ago

Benjamin Hickey

8.9

Really nice blend. Good punch from the tenant. — a year ago

JKT

9.2

Greg and Louis late evening visit. Asked for St Emilian and found this first. Surprisingly fresh tasting with good mellowed dark red fruits and balanced palate. Yum. Only bottle probably. Ancient Vineyard folded into chateau Quintus in Dillon portfolio in 2012. 40/20/20 Merlot Cab Franc Cab. — 2 years ago

Mary H

9.0

Very good #Sonoma #pinot, fruit forward — 7 years ago