Kate

9.4

Wanted a red blend. French. Enjoyed. — 8 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.3

Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France 🇫🇷

Overview
An exquisite 100% Chardonnay Champagne, sourced entirely from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, and Oger. Blended with 40% reserve wines (kept in a perpetual solera) and aged for a minimum of 4 years before release, this cuvée embodies the refined elegance of Côte des Blancs terroir.

Aromas & Flavors
Nose: intensely expressive, opening with citrus zest, dried fruits, and exotic floral notes, evolving into brioche, buttery pastry, and roasted almonds.
Palate: impeccably clean, with lemon, pear, and pastry cream balanced by a saline minerality and subtle spice, finishing long and refined.

Mouthfeel
Precise, vertical, and elegant. Fine bubbles and a creamy mousse glide across the palate, leading to a lingering, chalk-driven finish. Both delicate and powerful, a perfect Blanc de Blancs signature.

Winemaking & Style
Traditional méthode champenoise, with extended lees aging for added depth. The long élevage highlights terroir purity and finesse, creating a Champagne that is structured yet graceful.

Food Pairing
Pairs beautifully with a sashimi platter, lobster thermidor, seared scallops, or oysters. Its mineral backbone also complements light cheeses and white truffle risotto.

Verdict
An elegant, harmonious Champagne that showcases the Rothschild legacy. A refined Brut with depth and purity, capable of satisfying casual enthusiasts and sophisticated palates alike. — a year ago

Bill Mowry

9.0

Black raspberries, plums, cumin, and black pepper. We’ll balanced. — 3 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.0

Still has a lot of life
Internet info,

Located in the Entre-deux-Mers region (in Saint-Loubès), the Château Reignac was built in the 16th century by Seigneur Baude de Peyron. Since 1990, it has been owned by Yves and Stéphanie Vatelot who elevated it, within a few years, to being one of the best domaines in Bordeaux with the help of the consultant oenologist Michel Rolland. The vineyard extends over 80ha in one piece; it is planted mostly with Merlot, but also Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and, over 2 ha, Sauvignon and Sémillon. In a few years this domaine could impose its style and show the full potential of its appellation. It is now recognised as one of the jewels of the region, able to rival the renowned crus of Bordeaux.

About the cuvée
This grand vin is two-thirds Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. Harvested from vines around 40 years old, it is aged in barrels for up to 19 months. — 4 years ago

Ming L

9.1

Aromatic with ripe stone fruits, underripe high acidic tropical fruits such as starfruit and passion fruit, light touch of limestone, and petrol. The firm spine of acidity stand up nicely to the Sichuan hotpot while the broad lush palate provides calming effect. Dry but very nice hint of sweetness. — 5 years ago

Sarah Worner

9.3

Good to drink now, nice tannins, but could still use age — 8 years ago

Lyn Farmer

9.0

This has such intensity and purity one might believe it's a grand cru. Lovely lychee, rose petal and ginger with a solid mineral core. Off dry and perfectly balanced - great wine with cheese (I had it with the ultimate pairing, Hoxaire Albanian münster) — 8 years ago

Andrea Wilson @farmforthesoul

9.3

Delicious Bordeaux for the price point! — 8 months ago

with Jeremy

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). — a year ago

Adam Gäfvert

9.1

Very rich and deep. Plenty of dried fruits, spice and wood. Lacks a bit of acidity. — 2 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

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. — 4 years ago

Carey Krebs

9.0

Sweeter & creamier than not grand reserve version — 7 years ago

Justin Farrar

9.0

Complex and top-notch but very sweet. Needed some really spicy food, less enjoyable on its own. Hard to believe this was pitched to me as sec / Demi-sec — 7 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.5

I thought this was a great wine. Already showed some fresh cut garden hose characteristics! 13.5%. Classic! Big for a Riesling. Had this at a business function so could not write more notes. Wormwood Restaurant San Diego - is almost sold out. 2 bottles left and at 75$/Restaurant a steal these day’s. Get it while it is still there!!! What a wine. — a year 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 — 2 years ago

Thijs Hendriks

9.2

Puyblanquet — 2 years ago

Adam Kincaid

9.3

Beautiful gewurtz that paired nicely with a dinner of spicy, smokey, and citrus sushi and wagyu beef dishes.

Pale golden yellow. Beautiful aromatics of honeysuckle, nectar, apricot and lychee. Features a medium sweet and fruit forward palate with tropical fruits, starfruit, apricot, mango, and peach. Underlying it all is a slate and mineral component, like petrichor. Good acidic structure. — 4 years ago

with Jillian

Dan Cort

8.9

Very light bodies wine wigh tropical fruits/citrus nose. Similar to a light Chardonnay, very easy to drink. For those who love light slightly fruit wine, balanced acidity. Great for a picnic — 4 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

Vintage 2014 sweaty smell, sweet touch, so difficult to taste... you Just want to swallow the wine — 7 years ago

Willem Jan Withagen

9.1

Good reason to go back to luxembourg once more. Nice sweet tropical fruits with spice tones. Enough tang to make it interesting. — 8 years ago