Château Pontoise Cabarrus

Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc Cabernet Franc Blend

8.833 ratings
8.74 pro ratings
Haut-Médoc, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Stefan Dolhain

2022 vintage. In general this is a 60/40 Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend. Concentrated ripe black fruit with some rough edges on the tannins. Good indeed, but given the quality of the 2020 and especially the 2019, I expected this even better.

2022 vintage. In general this is a 60/40 Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend. Concentrated ripe black fruit with some rough edges on the tannins. Good indeed, but given the quality of the 2020 and especially the 2019, I expected this even better.

Oct 7th, 2024
Stefan Dolhain

2020 vintage.Maybe not as good as the amazing 2019, but terrific value anyway.

2020 vintage.Maybe not as good as the amazing 2019, but terrific value anyway.

Nov 23rd, 2022
Stefan Dolhain

2019 vintage. A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot from 25 - 50 years old vines close to the Saint-Estèphe border. In 2019 only 35% of production made it into the grand vin. Seriously good wine that sells for a song. Ripe black fruit and cedary oak notes and a subtle hint of nutmeg. In the mouth it is amazingly complex and concentrated at this price level. The fruit is dense and layered, while perfectly balanced with fresh acidity and ripe tannin. Very good length too. Should age well for at least 10 to 15 years. Superb value!

2019 vintage. A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot from 25 - 50 years old vines close to the Saint-Estèphe border. In 2019 only 35% of production made it into the grand vin. Seriously good wine that sells for a song. Ripe black fruit and cedary oak notes and a subtle hint of nutmeg. In the mouth it is amazingly complex and concentrated at this price level. The fruit is dense and layered, while perfectly balanced with fresh acidity and ripe tannin. Very good length too. Should age well for at least 10 to 15 years. Superb value!

Feb 1st, 2022
Tom Casagrande

This bottle was corked, but Donald Trump was federally indicted, so today is a 10!

This bottle was corked, but Donald Trump was federally indicted, so today is a 10!

Jun 5th, 2023
Karen Tripson

Dec 21 another bottle is still excellent.

Dec 21 another bottle is still excellent.

Dec 22nd, 2022
Karen Tripson

Fabulous. Buy another case

Fabulous. Buy another case

Aug 18th, 2022
Christian McDermott

Smooth - fruit finish and good tannin. Great wine for good price point.

Smooth - fruit finish and good tannin. Great wine for good price point.

Jun 25th, 2020
Johan

Nice a little sharp with alcoholic tast I can imagine some very good wine years

Nice a little sharp with alcoholic tast I can imagine some very good wine years

Jan 28th, 2020
Noel Geisen

a mature bdx, some pencil, berries, nice fresh acidity, lots of pleasure ☺
This wine is still going strong !

a mature bdx, some pencil, berries, nice fresh acidity, lots of pleasure ☺
This wine is still going strong !

Dec 2nd, 2017
Willem Jan Withagen

Bit of cherie in the nose. Otherwise the taste is rather faint. Not over the date, just dull

Bit of cherie in the nose. Otherwise the taste is rather faint. Not over the date, just dull

Mar 25th, 2017