1998 Chateau Pontet Canet Pauillac
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About Chateau Pontet Canet
In the early 18th century, Jean Francois de Pontet, Royal Governor of the Medoc, purchased several vineyards and united them under the banner of Pontet. Today, this Pauillac Chateau is owned by cognac magnate Guy Tesseron. His son Alfred manages the 80 hectare vineyard.
1998 Chateau Pontet Canet Pauillac
Producer: Chateau Pontet Canet
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Bordeaux Blend
Origin: France
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Pauillac
88 Points | International Wine Cellar , May/June 2001
Medium red-ruby. Black raspberry, espresso and smoky oak on the nose. Supple and fairly dense, but with lovely vinosity. Some acidity yet to be absorbed. Just a suggestion of greenness. A rather serious claret with the structure to reward aging.
87 Points | Wine Spectator
86 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate
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01/28/2008
by Sedlak12570514
Janauary 28, 2008 purchased at Knightsbridge for 39.96.