Paul T HB

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. — 3 years ago

Ben Hemani

9.2

Surprisingly good Barolo from Dillon liquors. Get again! — 5 years ago

Jonathan Huber

9.5

Picked this 2017 pinot up on a recent trip to Dillon Beach. Hints of white caps and sunshine with a light fog rolling in! Wear a light jacket and enjoy. — 6 years ago

Brian Grech

9.3

I drank this among the best of friends in a haze of carnivorous euphoria. I strongly encourage you to do the same. With Dillon, Scott, Achilles; brought by Ryan, who must have been feeling generous — 7 years ago

B

9.2

3L 1990 Domaine Clarence Dillon La Mission Haut Brion. Big group dinner at NMD. Drank this alongside 1995 Shafer Hillside Select in 3L. Neither was really decanted and we should have. This was initially much better, but both went really funky soon after. — 8 years ago

Bonnie Chu

9.0

Lightly yeasty n chalky, tiny bubbles, salmon pink! $23 @ basecamp wine in Dillon. Apres w Genoa salami and Le somport 🧀 — 8 years ago

with Jeff and Paul

JKT

9.2

Greg and Louis late evening visit. Asked for St Emilian and found this first. Surprisingly fresh tasting with good mellowed dark red fruits and balanced palate. Yum. Only bottle probably. Ancient Vineyard folded into chateau Quintus in Dillon portfolio in 2012. 40/20/20 Merlot Cab Franc Cab. — 3 years ago

Matt Perlman

9.1

Excellent as always, in a great spot, no notes. Clear step up from the Bohan Dillon bottling — 4 years ago

Brandon T

9.3

Much more refined than the Bohan-Dillon and somehow still a bruiser. Just my speed, just not sure it’s worth $80. — 6 years ago

Jeff Christner

9.4

Oh man. My goodness. Almost as good as the Bohan Dillon! — 7 years ago

Guillaume Duchesne-Lessard

8.9

Check comment la bouteille est sick @Dillon Allard @P-o Normand @Tim Lebrasseur — 8 years ago

Rachel Kliminski

10

Wine Dani gave me for 27th bday. Drank with Piero, Dillon, and Melissa. Very good wine! — 8 years ago

Christian Letizia

9.1

Big fan when drinking with a steak. — 9 years ago

Johnny Hernandez

9.5

Stillwater Creek Vineyard, Mourvèdre Syrah — 3 years ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

Reminds us of Bohan-Dillon. Very nice — 4 years ago

William Tremblay

9.4

Curiosité immacculée, fleurs blanches, abricot, pureté minérale, accentué de quelques épices éparpillées dans le sillage du muscadel.

Un esquif rare qui a vogué brillamment aux côtés de la morue et de la pannetone. — 5 years ago

Joseph Gannon

9.5

incredibly tasty Tuscan from high altitude, pre-phyloxerra vines. special thanks to Timothy Dillon at Le Du for the referral — 6 years ago

with Brooke

Cody Short

9.1

Really drinking well — 8 years ago

garry post

8.9

Word of the day; garrigue. Appropriate term for the nose on this wine. Nice value Rhone blend.

Tom and Denise visiting from Michigan. Tom picked up this wine at Dillon Liquor — 8 years ago

Audrey Morris

9.4

Wedding gift from Dillon & Charlie! Not too sweet but tasty! — 8 years ago