Chateau Pontet Barrail

$18.00750ml

Match medium-bodied Medocs with long-cooked or baked dishes.

Try a tender and juicy pot roast with carrots and potatoes,

balsamic and bacon-braised pork chops

or a dish full of portobello lasagna.

Eyes:

Ruby

Nose:

Medium Intensity, developing, black fruits, licorice, violets

Mouth:

Medium Bodied, dry, medium acidity, light-average tannin, moderate intensity, medium finish, plum, blackberry, black currant

The wines of Chateau Pontet Barrail have changed greatly since the days when the wine was produced for the local co-op. Owned by the Bibey family (Chateau Labadie) and with the winemaking duties now in the hands of son Yves, Pontet Barrail is both classic in its barrel-aged Medoc style and yet imminently approachable in its youth. Although a difficult vintage, their 2011 shines.