Premier st emilion 2017. Bernon becot. Some translucency in rubiness. Forest floor and currant on nose. On the palate, cherry, red berry. Tannins ok. — 2 years ago
Killing it for the $! A respectable 3rd label from Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot a Premiere Grand Cru Classe B producer.
Would be overjoyed if this was my Tuesday night wine — 5 years ago
3.4. Very good red Bordeaux blend. On sale for $24.99. — 4 months ago
sweet aroma, Merlot rich, mid body tannin and spicy. 18 @4730, Pieroth, 240120 — 10 months ago
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K&L notes as follows, Grand Pontet is an interesting property, positioned in the neighborhood of other stars of the appellation such as Châteaux Canon, Beau-Séjour-Bécot and Clos Fourtet. It is, however, a small estate, a mere 14 hectares, and its prices are much better than some of its more prestigious neighbors. In 1980 it was purchased by Gerard and Dominique Bécot, owners of the neighboring Beau-Séjour-Bécot. They have applied the same high standards to both Châteaux in their possession, and their winemaking team crafts Grand Pontet alongside the Beau-Séjour-Bécot wines. Recently purchased in 2021 by Domaines Clarence Dillon (Haut-Brion, La Mission Haut-Brion, et al.), the property was combined with and incorporated into Château Quintus. Full-bodied and luscious, this Grand Pontet is laden with ripe blackberry fruits, savory tobacco, licorice notes, and ripe, softened tannins. It’s seamless and bold, not shy. It’s going to require something decadent to pair with, such as filet mignon or some other black-tie dish with plenty of flavor and rich umami presence. — 2 years ago
Bold, intense. A blackberry, vanilla, leather and some spice. Very good. — 8 months ago
A great follow up to the 05 Joanin Becot which was amazing. Bordeaux and then Napa with AB Cover Ribs. The right order. Overall the 2010 Napa vintage is so much better than critics gave it young. An amazing night of friends, environment, music, food and wine. The wines were are outstanding. @ChateauIsbel — a year ago
Marc Melser
We had the 2012 Vintage on 11/3-4/24. A nice Old World Bordeaux. BlackBerry, plum and spice on the palate. Tannins smoothed out. Full bodied and well balanced. — 2 days ago