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2005 Grand-Pontet Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend: 750ml

$44.99

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points awarded:
WA 93 WS 92

Mike Supple, JJ Buckley, April 2007

Dark purple, almost black, core surrounded by a vibrant ruby rim. Deep aromas of strawberry and cherry are accented by an interesting tropical fruit note, leading in to candied red fruits. On the palate a dusty, earthy clay character presents itself up front followed by rich candied strawberry. The tannins are very strong on the mid-palate, yet the wine remains nicely balanced. Sweet raspberry and tobacco linger on the finish.


93 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2008

Kudos to proprietress Sophie Porquet, who also makes the sensational Cotes de Castillon, Joanin-Becot. From this 35-acre vineyard she has fashioned a sensational blend of 70% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Her finest effort since taking over this property in 1999, the 2005 boasts a saturated purple color followed by notes of ripe blackberries, black currants, licorice, incense, chocolate, and espresso. Thick, highly-extracted flavors nearly obscure the elevated tannins. This big, serious, rich claret is meant to last for three decades or more. A great wine for the vintage, it is also a sleeper of the vintage given the fact that this estate remains under most consumer's radar. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030+.


92 points,

Wine Spectator, March 2008

Intense aromas of crushed berry, toasty oak, coconut and milk chocolate lead to a full-bodied palate, with soft, velvety tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Stylish and voluptuous. Best after 2013. 4,500 cases made. –JS


Mike Supple, JJ Buckley, April 2007

Dark purple, almost black, core surrounded by a vibrant ruby rim. Deep aromas of strawberry and cherry are accented by an interesting tropical fruit note, leading in to candied red fruits. On the palate a dusty, earthy clay character presents itself up front followed by rich candied strawberry. The tannins are very strong on the mid-palate, yet the wine remains nicely balanced. Sweet raspberry and tobacco linger on the finish.


93 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2008

Kudos to proprietress Sophie Porquet, who also makes the sensational Cotes de Castillon, Joanin-Becot. From this 35-acre vineyard she has fashioned a sensational blend of 70% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Her finest effort since taking over this property in 1999, the 2005 boasts a saturated purple color followed by notes of ripe blackberries, black currants, licorice, incense, chocolate, and espresso. Thick, highly-extracted flavors nearly obscure the elevated tannins. This big, serious, rich claret is meant to last for three decades or more. A great wine for the vintage, it is also a sleeper of the vintage given the fact that this estate remains under most consumer's radar. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030+.


92 points,

Wine Spectator, March 2008

Intense aromas of crushed berry, toasty oak, coconut and milk chocolate lead to a full-bodied palate, with soft, velvety tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Stylish and voluptuous. Best after 2013. 4,500 cases made. –JS


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