2019, The Smooth Talker
2019, The Smooth Talker
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Château Pontoise Cabarrus
The Pontoise Five-Vintage Flight
Collection of Bordeaux Red Pontoise
Winemaker's notes
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Product details
About the wine and its characterCountry:
France
Region/Subregion:
Bordeaux/Médoc
Classification:
AOC
Certification:
-
Grape:
Merlot (40%)
Cabernet Sauvignon (60%)
Vintage year:
2019
Color:
Lively ruby with youthful vibrancy.
Aroma:
Juicy blackcurrant, cherry, and cocoa dust.
Taste:
Plush yet fresh, with smooth tannins and a long, charming finish.
Alcohol content:
14.5%
Sugar content:
0.7 g/l
Acidity:
3.02
pH-value:
3.66
Sweetness:
Dry
Contains sulphite:
Yes
Volume:
750 ml
Closure:
Natural cork
Bottle:
Glass
Best Served:
16 - 18 °C
Food pairing:
Beef, Cheese - goat cheese, Cheese - mature and hard, Cheese - mild and soft, Game, Lamb, Mushrooms
Ageing potential:
5 - 15 years
Food pairings by the winemaker
- Beef
- Cheese - goat cheese
- Cheese - mature and hard
- Cheese - mild and soft
- Game
- Lamb
- Mushrooms
Vinification, winemaker's own words
Soils:
Clay, Gravel, Limestone, Sand
Terroir:
The field consists of 27 ha of vines planted on gravelly rises of quaternary which extend near the “Gironde” The average age of the vineyard is 40 years; the oldest pieces go back to 1956.
Harvest:
Picked by hand
Fermentation:
Steel (100%)
Storage:
Old oak (67%) 12 months
New oak (33%) 12 months
Winemaker:
Erick Tereygeol
Harvested by hand from 25–50-year-old vines. Fermentation took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel and concrete tanks with 21–28 days of maceration and gentle extraction. Malolactic fermentation occurred in vats before blending. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels—one-third new—to enhance texture while preserving purity and freshness.
About Château Pontoise Cabarrus
Information provided directly by the winery.
Information
Château Pontoise Cabarrus, located in Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne, bears a remarkable legacy inspired by Thérésia Cabarrus, muse of the French Revolution. Since 1959, the Tereygeol family has nurtured its gravelly vineyards overlooking the Gironde with precision and care. Guided by Eric Tereygeol, the wines reflect structure, freshness, and elegance, a true expression of their land and lineage.