Chateau Grand Ponte Rouge 2010
Art. # 4629Château Grand-Pontet has an enviable position along the road leading northwest, away from the upper part of the town of Saint-Émilion. Grand Pontet is an interesting property located next to other stars of the appellation, such as Châteaux Canon, Beau-Séjour-Bécot, and Clos Fourtet. However, it is a small estate, only 14 hectares, and its prices are much better than some of its more prestigious neighbors. In 1980, it was purchased by Gérard and Dominique Beko, owners of the neighboring Beau-Séjour-Bécot. They apply the same high standards to both estates they own, and their team of winemakers crafts Grand Pontet alongside the wines of Beau-Séjour-Bécot. Recently, in 2021, purchased by Domaines Clarence Dillon (Haut-Brion, La Mission Haut-Brion, etc.), the property has been merged and included in Château Quintus. Full and lush, this Grand Pontet is rich in ripe blackberry fruit, spicy tobacco, hints of licorice, and ripe, softened tannins. It is effortless and bold, but not shy. For pairing with food, something like grilled red meat with mushrooms and vegetables, beef steaks, and ripe yellow cheeses is necessary.
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