1995 Pontet Canet
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Tasting notes
The 1995 Pontet Canet is another wine that I have not tasted for a number of years, this from magnum. The nose lacks the freshness of the Pichon Baron tasted alongside, coming across as high-toned with a little VA. The palate is better, with a sweet, slightly candied entry, bright cassis and blueberry and a fine, cohesive finish. This is drinking perfectly now and the aromatics do improve in the glass. Tasted at the 1995 Bordeaux off-line at Piccolino in London.
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Blackish with some notes of purple still! Intense nose. Round and gamey without quite the freshness of some 1995s and 1996s tasted alongside. Different! Tannins no longer in the way. I think this needs drinking. (JR)
Boissenot consulted then. 37% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon. Mid to light crimson. Light gravelly nose. Sweet start, then quite dusty tannins but an interesting wine with a real fruity core and structure. Round and satisfying. (JR)
About the producer
Ch. Pontet-Canet is one of Pauillac’s top estates, and one of its largest at 81 hectares. Although classified as a Fifth Growth, these days it consistently competes with the First Growths