Château Pontet-Canet, Pauillac 5ème cru classé 2012 13.5% A cuvee of 60% Pinot

A cuvee of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay

structured depths

Firm tannins but there’s so much lovely fruit here it pours over the structure like a fountain

family-owned company dating from 1681

Château Pontet-Canet, Pauillac 5ème cru classé 2012 13.5% A cuvee of 60% PinotThis shows incredible decadence and opulence for the vintage with dried meat, black berry, blueberries and hints of mushroom. Full body, very polished silky tannins and a chewy finish. Lots of richness for the vintage. Persistent palate. This was aged 35% in cement eggs for 12 months. Better in 2018. 93 100 James Suckling Deep garnet in color, the 2012 Pontet Canet gives up a profound earthy savory nose, revealing notes of tilled soil, woodsmoke,