Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pont Des Arts
Label Name:
 
Piet Mondrian Bdx 2016/Chp 2018/Bur 2015
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
3x 750ml
ABV:
 
13.8%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Method:
 
Hand-harvested, fermented in stainless and concrete; aged ~17 months in French oak (approx. 70% new). Bottled after élevage; limited production.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Fragrant violets and wild berry fruit with black plum, lavender and a saline minerality. Silky, polished tannins with spice, graphite and a long, mineral finish (ageable).
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast beef, lamb, venison, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), Korean BBQ short ribs, braised beef with Sichuan pepper.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château La Conseillante is a historic 12ha Pomerol estate known for Merlot-dominant, elegant wines. The Pont des Arts ‘Piet Mondrian’ release re-labels this signature Pomerol as part of a limited art-wine collection.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Major scores for Château La Conseillante 2016: James Suckling 99, Wine Advocate 98, Vinous 97, Decanter 97, Wine Spectator 95; widely praised for structure, finesse and aging potential