Château Pontet-Fumet Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC

The Château Pontet-Fumet is located near the village of Vignonet in the well-known wine-growing region of Saint-Émillion.
It is one of the outstanding Grand Crus in Saint-Émillion, where the soils of the vineyards are characterized by sandy gravel soils.

VARIETALS
81% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINTAGE
2018

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
A deep ruby red wine with violet reflections.

NOSE
A frank nose with aromas of gooseberry and lovely redcurrant, complemented by notes of undergrowth, dark chocolate, coffee, grilled hazelnuts and earthy aromas.

PALATE
An ample mouth, full-bodied and balanced with fine, delicate tannins.
The finish is dominated by spices, vanilla and chocolate.
Silky and precise.

AGEING
Aged for 14 to 18 months, depending on the vintage, in 50% of new wood and 1 year old French oak barrels.

PAIRING
The perfect wine to accompany prime ribs, beef bourguignon or chocolate desserts.

RATINGS

91pts

4.3

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