Lot 423
CHÂTEAU GRAND-PUY-LACOSTE 2005 (1)
CHÂTEAU LYNCH-BAGES 2005 (1)
CHÂTEAU PICHON-LONGUEVILLE BARON 2003 (1) WA 94
CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 2003 (1) WS 94 WA 95+
CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 2005 (1) WS 96 WA 97
Lot 423 Details
CHÂTEAU GRAND-PUY-LACOSTE 2005 (1)
Pauillac. 5ième Cru Classé
u. bn. marked label.
CHÂTEAU LYNCH-BAGES 2005 (1)
Pauillac. 5ième Cru Classé
u. bn. marked label.
CHÂTEAU PICHON-LONGUEVILLE BARON 2003 (1)
Pauillac. 2ième Cru Classé
u. vts. marked label.
WA 94
CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 2003 (1)
Pauillac. 5ième Cru Classé
u. vts. scuffed & marked label.
The spectacular 2003 Pontet Canet is still incredibly young and vigorous. This full-bodied classic boasts a dense purple color as well as a superb nose of graphite, creme de cassis, forest floor, licorice and a hint of truffles, low acidity, and extravagant richness. Most of the tannins have been resolved in this superstar of the vintage. It should continue to drink well for 10-15+ years. Issue date 27 August 2014 Drink: 2014-2029 WS 94 WA 95+
CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 2005 (1)
Pauillac. 5ième Cru Classé
u. bn. marked label.
The palate is medium-bodied, but dense and structured—certainly a more masculine Pontet-Canet built for long-term ageing. Yet it retains marvelous freshness and vitality all the way through to the pencil-lead, quite saline finish. I suspect that the 2009 Pontet-Canet is more approachable than the 2005, so heeding Robert Parker's sage advice, afford this up to ten years in your cellar and then reap the rewards of patience. Tasted February 2016. Drink 2025-2050 WS 96 WA 97
Realised: $1,188