2000 Pontet Canet - Pauillac, Bordeaux, France

2000 Pontet Canet: 61% Cabernet Sauvignon - 32% Merlot - 5% Cabernet Franc - 2% Petit Verdot 
Gourmet aromas of vanilla cream overlaid by a subtle raspberry and redcurrant sauce. The structure is still noticeably oaky, but it really does express well Pontet Canet's soil: a full-on, genuine Pauillac! Very expressive with magnificent purity. 91/100  

2003 Pontet Canet - Pauillac, Bordeaux, France

2003 Pontet Canet: dark purple color. 2003 Pontet Canet has a fabulous complex bouquet of intense currant, ripe cherries, balsam, pencil shavings and resin. Fullbodied and with lots of black currant power and strong tannins. 2003 Pontet Canet is quite a massive wine and well crafted. 2003 Pontet Canet confirmes the progress made by the property in the last few years. 2003 Pontet Canet is a beautiful Pauillac which needs another 10 years of patience. 90/100  

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