Pontet Labrie 2018
6000 ml Merlot, Cabernet Franc Bordeaux, France 2018
Pontet Labrie 2018 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Saint-Émilion, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, charcuterie. Cheapest offer £1170.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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£1170.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
body
4 / 5
full
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
oak
3 / 5
some
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.
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.
Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
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Colour
Red
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Origin
Saint-Émilion · Bordeaux · France
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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
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
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About Merlot
Typical aromas: plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Similar wines · by structure and price
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafleur 2015 Chateau Lafleur · Bordeaux | £1200.00 | |||
| JCP Maltus, Château Pontet Labrie 2015 JCP Maltus · Bordeaux | £1080.00 | |||
| Masseto 2015 Masseto · Tuscany | £991.00 | |||
| Trotanoy 1971 Chateau Trotanoy · Bordeaux | £1350.00 |
Merchant's description
A limited-quantity single vineyard wine made by Jonathan Maltus. Beautifully full-bodied, the 2018 displays a complex profile ranging from deep dark fruits to olive tapenade, whilst cigar and herbal character is coupled with an elegant freshness. Sold in wonderful large format.
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