Pontet Labrie 2016
18000 ml Merlot 88%, Cabernet Franc 12% Bordeaux, France 2016
Pontet Labrie 2016 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Saint-Émilion, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is noticeable. Good with chocolate, roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese. Cheapest offer £2230.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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£2230.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.55
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
body
4 / 5
full
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
merchant feed
Origin
Saint-Émilion · Bordeaux · France
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
merchant + inferred
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Merlot
Typical aromas: plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Merlot · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
Body
lightfull
Tannin
lowhigh
Acidity
lowhigh
Oak
noneheavy
Alcohol
lowhigh
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description
A lovely vintage from this Jonathan Maltus-owned property, the 2016 is a blend of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc matured in 80% new oak. Offering up beautiful black fruit character with powerful tannic structure and dark chocolate nuances. Sold in glorious large format.
Other vintages of Pontet Labrie we list
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
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