Chateau Pontet-Canet - 2006 - Pontet-Canet - 750 ml.
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub Region: Pauillac
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2006 - Size: 750 ml. - Type: Red
Very intense color. Very strong nose, dominated above all by fruity notes and a high mineral content. Cultivation methods add a touch of additional complexity. Strong palate and full-flavoRed. The wine is structuRed, with very smooth tannins. The finish is long and savory.Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London. 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.