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

Lauren Murphy

9.0

Not bad at all, especially for the price — 7 years ago

Guillaume Duchesne-Lessard

8.9

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

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

"Odedi"

9.2

It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a youngster from Pessac Léognan in Bordeaux.

A beautiful color of dark ruby with a wide reddish/ brick rim.

Pronounced nose of blueberries, black currants, plums, cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, spices, leather, earth, forest floor, dark chocolates, light bell pepper, barnyard, bitter vegetables, river rocks and black pepper.

Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, currants, blueberries, wood, light vanilla, earth, pencil lead, wet leaves, forest floor, smoke, green vegetables, herbs, spices and black pepper.

Medium plus on the finish with medium minus tannins and tangy raspberries.

This left bank Bordeaux is already drinking very nicely now, although still young. Showing nice balance and elegance with nice texture. The nose is really special, and I kept on smelling on it for a long time.

Needs a couple of hours to open up properly. Still very earthy with lots of vegetable notes. The tangy ending makes it interesting.

Good by itself or with food. I paired it with cheeses and crackers.

Good now and will be better in the next 15 years.

A good price/ value for a not so good vintage, as it is less than half the price of the 2010 vintage.

Wine Advocate 90 points.

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$120. — 7 years ago

Rachel Kliminski

10

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

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

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

Mark S.

8.9

Slight fruity aroma. Dry, black fruits, berry as main. Tannic. Young or need to decant. 2018 @1250, xiaduo -, 220305-220309 — 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

Ben LaBolt

9.0

Medium bodied, slightly peppery. Good with or without food. — 6 years ago

with Leo

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

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