Chateau Pontet-Canet AOC Pauillac 2014
Country
France
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
Red Wine
Wine Region
Bordeaux, Bordeaux - Margaux
Grape Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon
vintage
2014 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Alcohol
13.50%
characteristics
Body
Full
Full
Full
Acidity
High
High
High
Tannin
High
High
High
2014 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Product Description
98 points in James Suckling - "A stunning wine for this vintage although it’s still a bit shy on the nose (more spice than fruit showing than now). There’s wet earth, too, but on the palate it’s bursting with ripe yet subtle flavors. Very long and complex finish that goes on and on."
wine score
Profile
Grape Blended
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot
Palate
Medium to full-bodied, it fills the mouth with black and blue fruit preserves with a rock-solid frame of grainy tannins and bold freshness, giving lift to the long, exotic spice-laced finish.
Colour
Deep garnet with a hint of purple to the color
Aroma
A very serious, classic Pauillac nose of blackcurrant preserves, baked blackberries and warm black plums with suggestions of menthol, pencil lead, woodsmoke, cassia and cast-iron pan plus a h
Palate
Medium to full-bodied, it fills the mouth with black and blue fruit preserves with a rock-solid frame of grainy tannins and bold freshness, giving lift to the long, exotic spice-laced finish.
Wine Pairing
:Beef
:Lamb
:Hard Cheese
Brand