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Château
Haut-Pontet
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| Saint-Emilion
Grand Cru |
1998
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 Located
within sight of the Medieval city of St. Emilion, this outstanding
property of the limestone and clay plateau of St. Emilion produces
wines in a classic and rich style, a style that has given this
region its world-famous reputation. Nestled among many of the
great properties of St. Emilion, the terroir and attention to
detail has elevated the quality of this wine to that of its
better known (and more expensive) neighbors.
After tasting this wine, I realized why it received a Gold Medal
at the 1998 Region of Acquitaine Judging. In fact, this wine
has earned a gold medal at the Paris Fair for the 1995 vintage,
and a silver medal at the same fair for their 1994 vintage.
Rich with Merlot fruit laced around a structure of Cabernet
Franc, and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is well
balanced and a classic example of a well-made St. Emilion Grand
Cru at an equally attractive price.
Smooth enough to drink by itself, this wine was really vinified
to be served with food such as characteristic of the region;
lamb, duck, poultry and other well seasoned preparations. The
soft fruit of the wine also lends it to more gentle preparations
using fruit sauces or white wine (sweet or dry) reductions. |
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Selected
and Imported by:
Chicago,
Illinois |
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