Château Pontac Monplaisir Pessac Léognan rouge 2018 0,75l
Château Pontac Monplaisir Pessac-Léognan rouge comes from a historic estate in the Graves area, celebrated for both its red and white wines. The blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc matures in oak and delivers a typically smoky, characterful Pessac-Léognan style. The bouquet shows dark berries, cassis and cherry alongside notes of tobacco, vanilla, spice and roasted coffee. On the palate the wine is full-bodied with ripe, rounded tannins and well-integrated acidity. The combination of fruit, spice and gentle smokiness pairs beautifully with beef, lamb, poultry and hearty slow-cooked dishes.
In the southern reaches of Pessac‑Léognan at Villenave‑d’Ornon, Château Pontac Monplaisir carries a name tied to the Pontac family of the 16th and 17th centuries—owners of Haut‑Brion in that era. After the upheavals of the Revolution, the estate was fragmented and later patiently reassembled into its modern shape....
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The grape variety: Merlot
Merlot is a famous red grape known for plum, black cherry, soft tannins and a smooth, rounded palate. It is central to Bordeaux and widely planted worldwide.
Its approachable structure makes it excellent with roast meats, mushrooms, tomato pasta, burgers, lamb and mild cheeses.
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