Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 2010 | gave it two hours in decanter, a barnyard stinky in smell (not everyone appreciates this, I do), cedar very present, hints of spices and a good concentration. When accompanied with food it is ready to drink now. Fine right bank wine, neighbour of Cheval Blanc (I take a special interest in neighbours of the priceless top domaines). — 22 days ago

Andrew McIntyre

9.2

Very ripe and sweet with pineapple, orange peel and petrol. An interesting wine I enjoyed drinking but maybe wouldnt buy again. Drank with caprese — 10 months ago

Bill Mowry

9.0

Black raspberries, plums, cumin, and black pepper. We’ll balanced. — a year ago

John Van Trijp

9.2

Rood fruit — 3 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Blend of 60% Merlot and rest Cab Franc, deep Ruby color with aromas of dark black fruits, and a slight herb oak nose. On the palate flavors of blackberry, currant and cherry, with licorice, tobacco and burnt herbs. Fine grainy tannins, long finish ending with fruit, smoky spice and earthy mineral notes. Will age nicely! — 6 months ago

Adam Gäfvert

9.1

Very rich and deep. Plenty of dried fruits, spice and wood. Lacks a bit of acidity. — a year ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

8.9

Good but not great older Alsatian Riesling. — 5 months ago

Jon Ebsworth

9.0

Alsace Pinot Gris Grand Cru with a decade of age, lovely poise and medium sweet finish. At Soutine, following final day of Lords test. — 9 months ago

Thijs Hendriks

9.2

Puyblanquet — a year 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