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Chateau Pontet Canet 2016 750ml
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$699.00 price per bottle
Château Pontet-Canet 2016 is a distinguished red wine from the Pauillac appellation in Bordeaux, France. This vintage is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. Tasting Notes Color: Deep garnet-purple. Nose: Aromas of crème de cassis, stewed plums, and blueberry preserves, with hints of licorice, lilacs, damp soil, and truffles. Palate: Full-bodied and concentrated, featuring ripe, firm, grainy tannins, balanced freshness, and a long, pure finish. Accolades Wine Enthusiast: 100 Points – "This wine is rich yet structured, with dense tannins and concentrated black fruits. It displays a great balance between the fruit and the structure, offering a long aging potential. " Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 99 Points – "The 2016 Pontet-Canet is absolutely breathtaking. Powerful, ample, and racy in the glass, it is one of the most exquisitely well-balanced young Pontet-Canets I can remember tasting. " Optimal Drinking Window This wine is expected to develop beautifully with age and is best enjoyed from 2025 through 2050. Serving Suggestions Decanting for about an hour is recommended to allow the wine to open up fully. Serve at a temperature of 15. 5°C (60°F). This wine pairs excellently with classic meat dishes such as veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, as well as rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, pasta, and a variety of hard and soft cheeses.
| ABV: | 14.5% |
| Distillery: | - |
| Vintage: | 2016 |
| Region: | Bordeaux |
| Size: | 750 ml |
| Availability: | In Stock |
