Chateau Pontet - Canet Pauillac Red Blend 2016
| $179.99 |
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| Producer | Chateau Pontet - Canet |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Varietal | Bordeaux |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Sku | 104068 |
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"A voluptuous wine, this is rich and fruity yet properly balanced by a magnificent structure. Pure, crisp and packed with a black currant flavor, this will be a remarkable wine as it develops. Still young, it needs many years to develop. Don't think about drinking before 2025." 100 Points, Wine Enthusiast Editors' Choice
Wine Enthusiast: 100 Points
Editors' Choice
Wine Advocate: 98 Points
The blend of the 2016 Pontet-Canet is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot...Deep garnet-purple colored, it opens with opulent scents of plum preserves, spice cake, hoisin and crème de cassis with fragrant wafts of potpourri, wood smoke and rose hip tea. Medium to full-bodied, rich and decadent, with loads of spicy layers, it has a firm, velvety texture with great freshness and incredible depth, finishing very long and on a compelling mineral note.
James Suckling: 97 Points
The aromas of ripe blackcurrants, iodine, sweet tobacco and fresh flowers are spellbinding. Full-bodied with mouth-expanding, massive and natural tannins. Impressive fruit with hints of prunes. The finish is long and powerful. Needs six to seven years to soften and come together. Try from 2025.
