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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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In stock according to the merchant's own listing
£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
rules-v1
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
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
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
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
full · 4/5
Tannin
lowhigh
moderate · 3/5
Acidity
lowhigh
moderate · 3/5
Oak
noneheavy
some · 3/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate-high · 4/5
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
2018£2680.00
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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