Makoto Someya

9.0

Good @, Pieroth, 231117 — 5 months ago

Paul T- Huntington Beach

9.5

Lunch 🥪

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

Jerry Raphael

9.6

Did not know what to expect but trying to drink my cellar down and have to open this old stuff. Opened, decanted and but back in the bottle about 4 hours before dinner. Tasted when first opened and it seemed very light and not much there. When we poured it for dinner it had opened, very integrated, had a lot going on without that old wine funk. Very enjoyable but did seem to lose some fruit a couple of hours later. RP rated this wine a 98+ and considered it along with Haut Brion as the wines of the vintage. Paid $22.95 back in the day. — 5 years ago

with Matt and Barbara

Pon Gong

9.2

2002 année décriée mais vin excellent — 6 years ago

Ming L

8.9

Pretty nose of white flower, peach, lemon peel, star fruit, and petrol, with faint aroma of almond and honey. Palate is quite round and textured for a predominately Sauvignon Blanc (95% with the rest Semillon) blend that saw 11 months in barrel partially. Chrysanthemum tea like bitter sweet on the taste with a bit of saltiness. Clean but short finish. — 7 years ago

KLH

9.2

Clearly aged, but still had some fruit and exotic notes of a wonderful wine — 7 years ago

Drew Freeman

9.4

While this vintage has lost some fruit it was a real treat to taste this back to back with Haut-Brion & w/ Mayacamas & StagsLeapWineCellars S.L.V. albeit more recent vintages for the #California wines. #JOP recreation. I'm not complaining! — 8 years ago

B

10

6L 1989 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape. Drank w K at the 50th gala. What a cool bottle of wine, especially to compare with the 6L 1982 LA Mission Chateau Haut Brion. — 9 years ago

CK Vong

9.2

1992. Drank after haut brion and petrus 82 so no accurate comment here. Nose is typical pomerol, but the coating effect remains long n silky. Drink. — 10 years ago

Petra Thieriot

Owner/Importer Dee Vine Wines

10

Last bottle damnit- who has some to sell? — 11 years ago

with Andrew, Dade and 2 others

Kenneth Rosal

9.1

Nose: Medium aromas of Lemon Peel, Wax and hints of Floral.

Palate: Dry. Medium Acidity. Low Tannin. Medium Body. Pronounced Flavour Intensity of Honey Suckle, Vanilla and Apple Pears. Medium Finish of Juicy Apple Pears. — 9 months ago

Rob Scalia

9.8

Top notch — 3 years ago

Joe Lucca

9.4

Thanks to @David L , I’m a believer. Loads of ripe melon, lemon zest, white grapefruit, lemongrass, and tropical fruits of all kinds; green guava, pineapple, kiwi. This is better with lots of air and closer to room temp. Jesse Katz is doing some really fun wines right now, and this stands out. I think this will age really nicely. Extremely interested to learn more about the oak treatment. When I heard Haut Brion Blanc barrels, my ears perked up. Check out @Greg Ballington ‘s post. — 5 years ago

with Diana

Paul J

9.2

Young and should have never ordered this along side of Haut Brion. It was a distant back up to the Chateau Margaux, which sold just before we could lock it down! Probably above average by itself, but tonight it was mediocre with the other wines. — 5 years ago

with Brooke

Joe Gillies

9.2

Young but still approachable with a short decant. I decanted for 30 minutes.

Cherry, strawberry and leather on the palate.

Good now with potential to be a few points better. — 6 years ago

John Kanellopoulos

8.9

Superb wine, a little young, strong tannins, rich body, deep red, strong currant, berry and soil flavors — 7 years ago

Bill Bender

9.6

My first shot at the Realm white and it delivered huge. Astounding aromatics of sassafras (yes! @Roman Sukley) and rain soaked vegetation. Melon rind, stream bed and a lively verve. I may be crazy but I get a Haut Brion blanc vibe here. Outstanding with fresh oysters and good company. — 8 years ago

Axel Finger

9.1

2001 still very nice! Improves still with some air. Looong finish. — 9 years ago

Kevin Yen

9.7

2014/5/25@baoge hotspot dinner HK — 10 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.5

An oldie but a goodie, great claret color, garnet with a touch of purple, a faint brick on the rim. The nose is haunting, with leather and old library page aromas, dried sweet tobacco, smoke, and roasted coffee beans. The palate is silky, expansive, with savory notes and lush and full textures. A long, elegant and broad finish. — 11 years ago

Anne Lebleu

9.5

Delicious quality for price — 10 months ago

John Bratincevic

9.0

Smells tight right out of the bottle through an aerator (as you’d expect). Tastes very good! But, anonymous. It tastes like very good high quality wine. — 3 years ago

Rob Scalia

9.8

Top notch. — 3 years ago

Paul J

9.9

My mind was blown!! As close as your getting to get to first growth at an insane price! PnP and reminded me of Haut Brion. Dusty, earthy, and smokey with some tar. Velvet on the palate with an insanely long finish. I’m speechless and in somewhat disbelief!! — 5 years ago

Freek Welter

9.5

Underrated vintage......my .ss! 😁 — 6 years ago

Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

9.8

Woah. This may be the greatest white wine I've ever had. Seriously. It out-shined the night's reds - Lafite, Haut Brion, and Palmer. It's rich with fruit (apple, honeysuckle) with great minerality. A super long finish. I'll be seeking out more of these 2011s, and I highly recommend that you do too! — 7 years ago

Jeffrey Lew

9.6

This might be the best QPR wine out there (I think I paid 20bucks) drinks like 10x that and then some. White pepper, slate and grapefruit. Chewy structure. Just awesome wine. Story is this is either the press wine or the after picks from a 1st growth BDX. Somebody told me Haut Brion. I can see that. Wish I had a lot more. — 7 years ago

John Van Trijp

9.9

Whoeahhhh! First time this vintage for me. Very classy wine and in line with Haut Brion blanc. Love it! — 8 years ago

John Hubbell

9.0

Perfect right now. Pencil lead ect. Nice bordeaux. Drink up — 9 years ago

Kevin Yen

9.9

2014/2/9 @Royal China Club Shanghai with Sir Huang by me, 适饮最重要，完胜86，96拉圖，07拉菲一开就香，下午四点开瓶，持续力也漂亮，黑醋栗铅笔心转咖啡豆，年轻的拉菲好迷人很亲近，今晚波尔多顺序lafite 07, mouton 96, haut brion 03, cheval blanc 02, Margaux 94, latour 96, latour 86 — 10 years ago