2009 Château Grand-Pontet St. Émilion Grand Cru Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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2009 Château Grand-Pontet  (St. Émilion Grand Cru) 91 Popped and poured, this is clearly open for business. This charming St. Emilion offers licorice, espresso bean and chocolate covered plums with hints of boysenberry in the nose. Round tannins and plush textures make this even better. Even though the wine is 15% ABV, there is no sensation of heat in the fennel and black cherry filled finish. Popped and poured, this is clearly open for business. This charming St. Emilion offers licorice, espresso bean and chocolate covered plums with hints of boysenberry in the nose. Round tannins and plush textures make this even better. Even though the wine is 15% ABV, there is no sensation of heat in the fennel and black cherry filled finish. 5,378 Views   Tasted May 21, 2013  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to

When to Drink Chateau Grand Pontet, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau Grand Pontet can be enjoyed on the young side. The wine is usually better with just a few years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage.

Grand Pontet is usually best enjoyed in the first 10-15 years of life. Young vintages of Chateau Grand Pontet can be decanted for up to 1 hour. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Serving Chateau Grand Pontet with Wine and Food Pairings

Chateau Grand Pontet is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Chateau Grand Pontet is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Grand Pontet is also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.