Château Pontet Canet, 5ème Cru Classé, Pauillac
    Château Pontet Canet

    Château Pontet Canet, 5ème Cru Classé, Pauillac, 2006

    94/100
    Vinous
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    1. Last Few

      2006

      75cl

      DP

      £67.45

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    Alfred Tesseron worked extensively in the vineyards and with lower than normal yields (35hl/ha), and we believe that his 2006 matches the outstanding calibre of all his recent vintages. Excellent depth of colour; complete on the nose, with a vast array of flavours all superbly integrated with ripe blackcurrant and a clear sense of this château's exquisite terroir. Smoke, brambles, fresh savoury accents on the nose; toasty oak on the palate, full, powerful and rich with wonderful structure, length and depth. Undoubtedly one of the finest 2006's.

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    Critic Reviews

    94/100
    Stephen Tanzer,
    Vinous
    Saturated medium ruby. Inky cassis, black raspberry, graphite and pungent minerality on the very ripe nose. Dense, rich and silky, with a brooding inky minerality and an almost liqueur-like dark fruit sweetness leavened by a savory peppery element. This very ripe, deep and concentrated wine boasts wonderful lushness without any undue weight thanks to its sheer energy. Like its neighbor Mouton-Rothschild, Pontet-Canet's 2006 conveys a powerful impression of soil character. Finishes with serious dusty tannins and superb lingering sweetness. Should be long-lived.
    date of review 05/2009

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    Pauillac
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Cab Sauvignon Merlot
    abv:
    13.5%

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