Grand-Pontet
Château Grand-Pontet
St-Émilion
2001
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Franc
Where it is, October 2026
Past Window: the full drinking arc closed in 2017.
This bottle is beyond its drinking horizon.
The ‘01 Château Grand-Pontet.
Château Grand-Pontet 2001 is a Cabernet Franc from St-Émilion, France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
St-Émilion Cabernet Franc should bring red currant, cherry and a gentle herbal scent, with ripe fruit softened by age. The 2001 Château Grand-Pontet is expected to feel mellow and smooth, with modest tannins and acidity giving the palate a delicate shape. Its anticipated drinking window has closed, so the finish may be quiet and brief, carrying dried berry and earthy notes rather than a younger wine's freshness.
The 2001 vintage
Grand-Pontet's 2001 wine is a Cabernet Franc from St-Émilion, France.
About Grand-Pontet
Grand-Pontet's wine is a Cabernet Franc from St-Émilion, France.
From the cellar: pair with
Braised lamb shanks with rosemary garlic
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Grilled duck breast with cherry reduction
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged beef tenderloin with truffle butter
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Château Grand-Pontet 2001?
Château Grand-Pontet 2001 is a Cabernet Franc from St-Émilion, France.
When should Château Grand-Pontet 2001 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2004-2017. Within that arc, the peak window is 2006-2011. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Château Grand-Pontet 2001?
Pair this wine with Braised lamb shanks with rosemary garlic; Grilled duck breast with cherry reduction; or Aged beef tenderloin with truffle butter.