Winery
Château Pontet Barrail
Region
Medoc, Cru Bourgeois, Bordeaux, France
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend, Cabernet sauvignon 60% - Merlot 30% - Petit verdot 6% - Cabernet franc 4%
Alcohol%
13.5
Tasting Note
Colour: Intense color, ranging from ruby to garnet.
Nose: Black fruit notes with cassis and blackberry, followed by empyreumatic fragrances that vary between vanilla and roasting.
Palate: The young reds are full-bodied, marked by a hint of oak and hints of sweet spices. After a few years of aging, the tannins melt.
Food Pairing
Lamb, red meats, roast guinea fowl & hard mountain cheese a little dry
Awards
James Suckling:91-92pts
Médaille d'Or Concours des Vins de France (Mâcon)
médaille d'argent concours Général Agricole de Paris