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Château Pontet-Fumet - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2021

Château Pontet-Fumet - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2021

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4/5 (1 customers)

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Hachette

Médaille d'Or

Challenge International du Vin

Médaille d'Or

Concours Lyon

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“True to the spirit of the vintage, without being over the top, it unfolds with suppleness and finesse! ~ Guide Hachette”

“Dominated by Merlot, this Grand Cru is full-bodied and rich, with good depth, well-integrated oak, and, above all, a lovely, fresh, and indulgent intensity. True to the spirit of the vintage, without being over the top, it unfolds with suppleness and finesse. ” (Guide Hachette 2025) - A Saint-Émilion Grand Cru much loved by our customers!

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Estate

Château Pontet-Fumet

Vintage

2021

Designation

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

73% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soils with silica overlying layers of gravel and clay

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

Gentle maceration in state-of-the-art tanks, no crushing, and long, carefully controlled extractions

Livestock farming

14 to 18 months in barrels (50% new and 50% used)

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

Deep, garnet-colored, barely developed

Nose

Powerful and fresh with notes of dark fruit

Palate

Crisp with lovely aromatic fruit notes, very cherry-like, and well-integrated tannins, resulting in a very fresh overall profile

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2026

Drink before

2032+

Production

30,000 bottles

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

It pairs perfectly with rabbit terrine, Milanese cutlet, pot-au-feu...

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Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated wine (2025 guide): 2 stars (Outstanding wine)

About the wine:

Dominated by Merlot, this grand cru is full-bodied and rich, with good depth, well-integrated oak, and, above all, a delightful, fresh, and luscious intensity. True to the spirit of the vintage, without being over the top, it unfolds with suppleness and finesse. 2026–2032

Wine Spectator

Wine Spectator

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)

Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended

Lyon Competition

Concours Lyon

Wine rated (2024 guide) Gold Medal

International Wine Challenge

Challenge International du Vin

Wine rated (2024 guide) Gold Medal

Customer rating

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4/5

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Note and review by Mr. SYLVAIN F. Published on 23/08/2025

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