1996 Chateau Pontet-Canet
Bordeaux, France
$254.00
| Colour | : | Red |
| Producer | : | Chateau Pontet-Canet |
| Country | : | France |
| Region | : | Bordeaux |
| Sub Region | : | Pauillac |
| Variety | : | Proprietary Blend |
| Vintage | : | 1996 |
| Capacity | : | 750 ml - Standard Bottle |
| Rating | : | RP 92 - Robert Parker Wine Advocate | Tasting Note | : | There is stark contrast between the nose on the 1996 and post-millennial vintages. This is a much more old-school Pauillac nose, less brightness of fruit, more secondary aromas such as pencil box, autumn leaves, sous-bois and a hint of sandalwood. The palate is medium-bodied, the tannins a little brusque compared to the 2000, but fresh and lively. Certainly very masculine with moderate length. A little dry towards the finish. Drinking perfectly now, although lacking the same level of breeding compared to other vintages. |
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