The Pontoise Five-Vintage Flight
About the mixbox
Your package will arrive at your doorstep within4 - 16 days
Château Pontoise Cabarrus will receive and pack your order (1 - 4 days)
The courier will pick up your order and deliver it straight to your door
Price
Price incl. alcohol tax, shipping and VAT.
Your package will arrive at your doorstep within4 - 16 days
Château Pontoise Cabarrus will receive and pack your order (1 - 4 days)
The courier will pick up your order and deliver it straight to your door
What's in your box?
Winemaker's notes
The Elegant Minimalist : Pontoise 2017 doesn’t shout — it glides. Fresh blackcurrant, red cherry, and a whisper of graph...Product details
- Country:
France- Region/Subregion:
- Bordeaux/Médoc
- Classification:
- AOC
- Certification:
- None
- Grape:
- Merlot (43%), Cabernet Sauvignon (57%)
- Vintage year:
- 2017
- Color:
- Deep ruby with a translucent, graceful edge.
- Aroma:
- Fresh blackcurrant, red cherry, graphite, and floral lift.
- Taste:
- Silky, bright, and finely etched, with a long, poised finish.
- Alcohol content:
- 13.5%
- Sweetness:
- Dry
- Volume:
- 750 ml
- Best Served:
- 16 - 18 °C
Food pairings by the winemaker
- Beef
- Cheese - mature and hard
- Game
- Lamb
- Mushrooms
- Pasta / Pizza
- Pork
Vinification, winemaker's own words
- Soil:
- 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 (66%) 12 months, New oak (33%) 12 months
Vinification is carried out with precision and care. Each plot is harvested at optimal ripeness, sorted by hand, and vinified separately in temperature-controlled stainless-steel and concrete tanks. Gentle extractions preserve fruit purity, followed by aging in French oak barrels to enhance balance and depth.
Winemaker's notes
The Polished Overachiever : Pontoise 2018 vintage arrives impeccably put together — ripe blackberry, plum, cedar, and sp...Product details
- Country:
- France
- Region/Subregion:
- Bordeaux/Médoc
- Classification:
- AOC
- Certification:
- None
- Grape:
- Merlot (15%), Cabernet Sauvignon (85%)
- Vintage year:
- 2018
- Color:
- Dark ruby with a plush, concentrated core.
- Aroma:
- Ripe blackberry, plum, cedar, spice, and subtle graphite.
- Taste:
- Generous, structured, and balanced, with dense fruit and polished tannins.
- Alcohol content:
- 14.5%
- Sweetness:
- Dry
- Volume:
- 750 ml
- Best Served:
- 16 - 18 °C
Food pairings by the winemaker
- Beef
- Charcuterie
- Cheese - mature and hard
- Lamb
- Mushrooms
- Pork
Vinification, winemaker's own words
- Soil:
- 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
Hand-harvested fruit from 25–50-year-old vines. Fermented in stainless steel and concrete tanks with temperature control, followed by malolactic fermentation in vat. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels — one-third new, one-third once-used, and one-third twice-used — to preserve purity and finesse.
Winemaker's notes
The Smooth Talker : Pontoise 2019 strolls in with juicy blackcurrant, ripe cherry, and a hint of cocoa — charming from t...Product details
- Country:
- France
- Region/Subregion:
- Bordeaux/Médoc
- Classification:
- AOC
- Certification:
- None
- 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%
- Sweetness:
- Dry
- Volume:
- 750 ml
- Best Served:
- 16 - 18 °C
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
- Soil:
- 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
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.
Winemaker's notes
The Charmer in a Leather Jacket : Pontoise 2020 walks in confident and smooth, like someone who knows exactly how good t...Product details
- Country:
- France
- Region/Subregion:
- Bordeaux/Médoc
- Classification:
- AOC
- Certification:
- None
- Grape:
- Merlot (47%), Cabernet Sauvignon (53%)
- Vintage year:
- 2020
- Color:
- Deep, saturated ruby with a confident sheen.
- Aroma:
- Blackberry, black cherry, cedar, and warm spice.
- Taste:
- Rich and velvety with ripe fruit, refined structure, and lingering depth.
- Alcohol content:
- 14%
- Sweetness:
- Dry
- Volume:
- 750 ml
- Best Served:
- 16 - 18 °C
Food pairings by the winemaker
- Beef
- Cheese - mature and hard
- Game
- Mushrooms
- Pasta / Pizza
- Pork
Vinification, winemaker's own words
- Soil:
- 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
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.
Winemaker's notes
The Fresh-Faced Athlete : Pontoise 2023 shows up vibrant, energetic, and ready to impress. With its Cabernet-forward bac...Product details
- Country:
- France
- Region/Subregion:
- Bordeaux/Médoc
- Classification:
- AOC
- Certification:
- None
- 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%
- Sweetness:
- Dry
- Volume:
- 750 ml
- Best Served:
- 16 - 18 °C
Food pairings by the winemaker
- Asian
- Beef
- Lamb
- Mushrooms
- Pasta / Pizza
- Poultry
- Veal
- Vegetables
Vinification, winemaker's own words
- Soil:
- 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
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.
Château Pontoise Cabarrus
2017, The Elegant Minimalist
287,50 SEK / Bottle
Winemaker's notes
Product details
- Country:
- France
- Region/Subregion:
- Bordeaux/Médoc
- Classification:
- AOC
- Certification:
- None
- Grape:
- Merlot (43%), Cabernet Sauvignon (57%)
- Vintage year:
- 2017
- Color:
- Deep ruby with a translucent, graceful edge.
- Aroma:
- Fresh blackcurrant, red cherry, graphite, and floral lift.
- Taste:
- Silky, bright, and finely etched, with a long, poised finish.
- Alcohol content:
- 13.5%
- Sugar content:
- 0.3 g/l
- Acidity:
- N/A
- Sweetness:
- Dry
- Volume:
- 750 ml
- Closure:
- Natural cork
- Best Served:
- 16 - 18 °C
Food pairings by the winemaker
Vinification, winemaker's own words
- Soil:
- 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 (66%) 12 months, New oak (33%) 12 months
Vinification is carried out with precision and care. Each plot is harvested at optimal ripeness, sorted by hand, and vinified separately in temperature-controlled stainless-steel and concrete tanks. Gentle extractions preserve fruit purity, followed by aging in French oak barrels to enhance balance and depth.
About Château Pontoise Cabarrus
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