2016 Pontet Labrie
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The 2016 Pontet Labrie is deep, powerful and intense. Even with all of its overt fruit and intensity, it also has plenty of tannic underpinning. Bright acids lift this dark, powerful Saint-Émilion. Readers should note that Pontet Labrie was formerly known as Le Pontet. Apr 2017, www.vinous.com
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2016 Pontet Labrie is the name for "Le Pontet" that I referred to in my 2015 report last year. Proprietor Jonathan Maltus had to change the name after some properties with titular similarities complained. This is a blend of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc cropped at 32 hectoliters per hectare on 10 and 14 October, respectively, and matured in 80% new oak. It has a ripe crème de cassis and blueberry-scented bouquet with flecks of dark chocolate. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, quite lively and with a sorbet-like freshness towards the finish. I was impressed by the 2015 last year, and this is a sterling follow-up. Apr 2017, www.robertparker.com
A Maltus owned property that will be gifted for Rolls Royce buyers. This has a tight black fruit character with rosemary spice. Good quality. Apr 2017, www.decanter.com, Drink: 2025-2038