Lot 162
CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 1995 (1) WA 92
CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 2003 (2) WS 94 WA 95+
CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 2004 (3)
CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 2006 (1) WA 94
Lot 162 Details
CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 1995 (1)
Pauillac. 5ième Cru Classé
scraped & marked label.
An old style Pauillac, yet made with far more purity and richness than the estate's ancient vintages, this broad-shouldered, muscular, classic wine exhibits a saturated purple color, and sensationally dense, rich, concentrated, cassis flavors that roll over the palate with impressive purity and depth. The wine is tannic and closed, but powerful and rich. It appears to possess length and intensity similar to the 1996. This is a great young Pauillac. February 1998 Anticipated maturity: 2005-2025. WA 92
CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 2003 (2)
Pauillac. 5ième Cru Classé
u. 2 x bn. 1 x scraped label. 2 x marked labels.
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 2004 (3)
Pauillac. 5ième Cru Classé
u. 3 x bn. 3 x marked label.
CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 2006 (1)
Pauillac. 5ième Cru Classé
scraped & marked label.
The 2006 Château Pontet-Canet has an extremely pure, vivacious, perfumed bouquet with crushed violets infusing the blueberry and blackberry fruit. But it is all about the detail and precision in this wine. The palate is medium-bodied with a gentle grip in the mouth: lightly toasted black fruit, dried orange peel, cedar and a pinch of white pepper. This feels very cohesive and poised with just a touch of mint entering right on the finish. What a great wine from Alfred Tesseron and Jean-Michel Comme. Go grab the corkscrew now, but don't feel that this wine has to be opened for another 5-6 years. Tasted January 2016. WA 94