2016 vintage. Owned by the Tereygeol family since 1959, Pontoise Cabarrus stands for great value Haut-Médoc. The vineyards (27 hectares) are quite old ( 25 to 50 years, with the oldest vines planted in 1956). In 2016 the "grand vin" represents only 35% of the production. Cabernet Sauvignon dominates with 55%, blended with 43% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. It smells older than it tastes. Fully mature, with a round mouthfeel and good length. A reliable Cru Bourgeois Supérieur and very good value for money. Abv. 14%.
2016 vintage. Owned by the Tereygeol family since 1959, Pontoise Cabarrus stands for great value Haut-Médoc. The vineyards (27 hectares) are quite old ( 25 to 50 years, with the oldest vines planted in 1956). In 2016 the "grand vin" represents only 35% of the production. Cabernet Sauvignon dominates with 55%, blended with 43% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. It smells older than it tastes. Fully mature, with a round mouthfeel and good length. A reliable Cru Bourgeois Supérieur and very good value for money. Abv. 14%.
Sep 20th, 20252022 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, 20242020 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, 20222019 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
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
Dec 21 another bottle is still excellent.
Dec 21 another bottle is still excellent.
Dec 22nd, 2022Fabulous. Buy another case
Fabulous. Buy another case
Aug 18th, 2022
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
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
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
Haut-Médoc, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
