Freddy R. Troya

9.0

100% Chardonnay from Napa Valley AVA, this is label is exclusively crated for Total Wine stores for the US market. As typically occurs in this region, the harvesting period of this Chardonnay took place at night and early in the morning to retain the coolest fruit possible, which reflects on the quality.

This chard opens beautifully with rich aromatic tones of ripe white peach, lemon zest, grilled pineapple. Moreover,
as it progresses to more air contact it evolves to a more toasted and caramelized notes as well.

On the palate bursts a vibrant acidity driven by tropical fruits, a touch of lemon pie, it keeps stable and balanced between oak and other tertiary nuances. It also feels very fresh, which is attributed to the initial and primarily fermentation in stainless steel and eventually aged in French oak barrels (45% new) for 9 months.

Mouthfeel in general, it’s progressive and creamy with a great balance of fruit and oak through the very end. It has clean, nicely lingering and elegant finish. Simply tasteful! — a day ago

Paul T HB

9.5

Lunch 🥪

K&L notes as follows, Grand Pontet is an interesting property, positioned in the neighborhood of other stars of the appellation such as Châteaux Canon, Beau-Séjour-Bécot and Clos Fourtet. It is, however, a small estate, a mere 14 hectares, and its prices are much better than some of its more prestigious neighbors. In 1980 it was purchased by Gerard and Dominique Bécot, owners of the neighboring Beau-Séjour-Bécot. They have applied the same high standards to both Châteaux in their possession, and their winemaking team crafts Grand Pontet alongside the Beau-Séjour-Bécot wines. Recently purchased in 2021 by Domaines Clarence Dillon (Haut-Brion, La Mission Haut-Brion, et al.), the property was combined with and incorporated into Château Quintus. Full-bodied and luscious, this Grand Pontet is laden with ripe blackberry fruits, savory tobacco, licorice notes, and ripe, softened tannins. It’s seamless and bold, not shy. It’s going to require something decadent to pair with, such as filet mignon or some other black-tie dish with plenty of flavor and rich umami presence. — 3 years ago

Clay Bullwinkel

9.1

Full well rounded, wild cherry, plums, spices — 8 months ago

Jessica Schumacher

9.0

Sister of the rose - just as delish! — a year ago

Donald Williams

9.5

Always a really nice wine at a great price. — 3 years ago

with Bonnie

MaJ CappS

8.9

Smells like a spiced pastry

Lively! Red stars dance across the tongue for only a meaty mingling moment, before the tannins start smacking every part of the mouth, up, down, left, right, Jab, Jab, Ka-pow! Those knock out tannins longer on and on.. and on..
Wish I had bought 2 bottles, this needs at least 5 years to relax those teen tannins.
I mean, don’t close your mouth for too long on these tannins, as they act like a vacuum and super glue. You’ll never get your jaws apart.. — 4 years ago

Katie Lo Duca Bower

9.2

A floral light on the musk orange, light and dressing on a hot day — 10 months ago

Eric Urbani

9.3

Agree with the others - best white rum I’ve ever had. Made this here daiquiri, quite sublime. I give it five stars, actually lol — 2 years ago

Neil Cornish

9.1

Stars with roses and moves to Licorice and cola. Gluggable — 3 years ago

Finnie

9.5

mouthful of small pink stars, some creamy moment inside of it, ends with a sweet-sour raspberry millisecond — 4 years ago