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.

The Château Pontet-Fumet 2022 is a classic, well-rounded red Bordeaux blend which captures the signature rich fruit profile of a warm growing season while maintaining impressive freshness and structural balance.

Certified sustainable HVE (High Environmental Value).

VARIETALS
68% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Franc, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINTAGE
2022

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SKU: FR0522

Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby-red to intense garnet color.

NOSE
Initial notes of smoky torrefaction, showing aromas of bitter cocoa, fresh coffee, and toasted hazelnut from the barrel ageing.

PALATE
Full-bodied and rich, balanced by a crisp cherry-like acidity. The structure is held together by polished, velvet-textured tannins, concluding with a long, flavorful finish.

AGEING
Matured for 14 to 18 months in French oak barrels (50% new, 50% one-year-old).

PAIRING
Perfect with roast rabbit with thyme, rib steak with porcini mushrooms, aged Comté cheese or even chocolate cake.

RATINGS

92pts

4

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Country France, Bordeaux
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