Freddy R. Troya

9.0

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

Richard Davies

9.1

Very smooth. — 9 years ago

Mark S.

8.9

This is second for Pontet-Canet, 5th class of grand Cru in Bordeaux. Deep violet color initially, later on, changed into vintaged color. Aroma is including Oak, Vanilla, black fruits, a bit spicy. Taste is still solid. One hour later, opened, still have a certain level of acidity, so even if it is 2004 vintage, still needs another 5 years. At least one hour decanting is necessary. @7873, Tuscany-TH, 161229-170318 — 9 years ago

Thomas Ryan

9.2

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

Jan A

9.2

Rounded out very nicely on day two. I would say that the remaining bottles would peak in two to three years. Not the most complicated wine but a pleasure to drink nevertheless — 6 years ago

Benjamin Keator

9.5

More approachable than the pontet cantet 2006. Opens up pretty quickly — 9 years ago

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Steph

9.2

Délicieux avec camembert, cod et steak. — 10 years ago

Naboth van den Broek

9.0

Very well made ste foy from the former winemaker of Pontet Canet and his wife. Super value. Merlot dominant, at least on the nose and palette. Still very young. — 5 years ago

Prena Mirchandani

9.9

The best grand cru. Very bold. Blended with merlot and cab — 7 years ago

Bill Bender

9.3

Classic lunch bags and just a stellar treat in a crowded sea of Napa cab. My fave 5th growth by a long shot but Pontet Canet and Grand Puy Lacoste aren't far behind. The Lynch seems to shine for me regardless of vintage. — 9 years ago