and mineral nuances converge into a long
this will require plenty of bottle age to realize all its potential
It was bottled in August 2017
this vintage features one of the highest proportions of Cabernet Franc in recent years—comparable to vintages such as 1993
Chateau Pontet-Canet, Pauillac, 2023, 75cl Efterårssmagning and mineral nuances converge intoMeeting the expectations set at the en primeur tastings, the 2023 Pontet Canet wafts from the glass with a vibrant, perfumed bouquet of cassis, mulberries, rose petals, pencil shavings and licorice. Medium to full bodied, seamless and pure, it is layered and precise, framed by filigreed tannins and delivering a powerful yet controlled profile that extends into a long, crystalline, licorice inflected finish. A blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39%