pont des arts chêne bleu 2015
The launch of the first ever Rhône blend in the prestigious Pont des Arts wine collection marks a departure from the traditional regions in their portfolio, venturing beyond Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne to a remote and rugged part of the Southern Rhône valley. It was such a privilege to collaborate with iconic winemaker Paul Pontallier as well as his remarkable son Thibault on selecting a particularly fragrant small tank of 2015 Syrah to use as the building block of this Special Cuvée.
The 2015 cuvée is a blend of Grenache [55%], Syrah [35%] and Mourvèdre [5%]. The grapes are grown more than 500m [1,600ft] on steep, rocky slopes, producing a red wine that is suave and elegant, with refined tannins and a fine line of acidity.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Pairs well elegant, flavorful red meat dishes as well as with barbecues, roasted vegetables and traditional Mediterranean dishes - including pizza! Decant for several hours and serve at room temperature or cooler. Aging potential: 12-15 years.
TASTING NOTES
THE ART
Piet Mondrian, Tableau I with Black, Red, Yellow, Blue and Light Blue – 1921
Pont des Arts bridges the worlds of art and wine, and this latest addition to the range bears the angular forms of Piet Mondrian's now-iconic 3-color work. It is a little-known fact that as a struggling artist in Paris after World War I, Mondrian considered moving to the south of France to live with a friend and work as an olive and grape picker.
AWARDS & RATINGS
“With such pedigree, it is likely to become a collector’s item”
