Château Pontet-Canet 2011

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There are 2 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Simon Chen rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Tasted @ Chateau Pontet Canet - Continuing our 10'-16' vertical, the 11' is a dry year. The wine lacks a bit of the fruit that links the entire flavor together. A bit hollow on the mid-palate but still has good tannin and finish.

Neil Phillips rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

A wonderful Bordeaux, with nose of cassis, plum, toast, cedar, nutmeg, fig.

On the palate, the medium+ body holds acid and tannins and fruit all in check. A lot to chew, but the tannins are strong but nicely subdued at the same time. Dark fruits predominate (cassis, plum pudding), with added dried herbs, nutmeg, mushrooms.

Will happily age further.

Tasted October 2016.

Natalie's Review

Château Pontet-Canet 2011, Pauillac, Bordeaux A.C., France: A surprisingly great Bordeaux from a touch vintage. Balanced, complex, concentrated and offering a long finish. Black fruit, toasty oak and tar. There are several different product codes for the exact same wine in this release. Drink: 2015-2021. 297747 13.50% XD 750 mL $159.85 Score: 91/100. March 21, 2015 Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

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