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Score 91-94/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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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92
92/100

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93
91-94/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

93
92-94/100

Neal Martin

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Neal Martin
Score 92-94/100 · Neal Martin

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

91 points
Decanter
Score 91/100 · Drink 2025-2038, Decanter

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

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Pontet Labrie
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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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