Chateau Pontet Canet
Pauillac

5eme Cru

2006

SKU NBC23345

Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Varietal: Cabernet Dominant
Type: Red
Volume: 750

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Chateau Pontet Canet 2006, 5eme Cru Pauillac.
Pontet Canet has enviable vineyards, neighbouring Mouton Rothschild, that until recently didn't quite live up to their potential. However since the mid-1990's owner Alfred Tesseron has changed this significantly, making Pontet Canet one of the best buy's for many recent vintages, something many of our Bordeaux customers (and a few staff) have noted.

Robert Parker barrel tasting notes: One can’t say enough about the extraordinary quality proprietor Alfred Tesseron has achieved at Pontet-Canet over the last decade. The 2006 is another massive wine that may be as backward and concentrated as its nearby neighbor, Mouton Rothschild. Boasting a dense purple/black color in addition to aromas of creme de cassis, incense, burning embers/charcoal, and pain grille, it is monstrous in the mouth with huge flavor concentration, extremely high tannins, and significant extract. Tesseron’s goal appears to be a 50+ year wine. The 2006 requires a decade of patience. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2040+. 93-95 points.

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