2023, The Fresh-Faced Athlete
2023, The Fresh-Faced Athlete
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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 (38%)
Cabernet Sauvignon (62%)
Vintage year:
2023
Color:
Bright, youthful ruby with vivid clarity.
Aroma:
Crunchy cassis, floral notes, and a touch of graphite.
Taste:
Energetic and focused, with fresh acidity, sleek tannins, and lively fruit.
Alcohol content:
14.5%
Sugar content:
0.4 g/l
Acidity:
3.2
pH-value:
3.71
Sweetness:
Dry
Contains sulphite:
Yes
Volume:
750 ml
Closure:
Natural cork
Bottle:
Glass
Best Served:
16 - 18 °C
Food pairing:
Asian, Beef, Lamb, Mushrooms, Pasta / Pizza, Poultry, Veal, Vegetables
Ageing potential:
2 - 10 years
Food pairings by the winemaker
- Asian
- Beef
- Lamb
- Mushrooms
- Pasta / Pizza
- Poultry
- Veal
- Vegetables
Vinification, winemaker's own words
Soils:
Clay, Gravel, Limestone
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.
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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.