Chateau Pontet Canet 1995, Pauillac, France christmas_wines_2024 with notes of candied grapefruit

with notes of candied grapefruit

or preservatives

Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon

Unlike regular lump charcoal when lighting up

A bubbly and delightful vintage

Chateau Pontet Canet 1995, Pauillac, France christmas_wines_2024 with notes of candied grapefruitAn old style Pauillac, yet made with far more purity and richness than the estate's ancient vintages, this broad shouldered, muscular, classic wine exhibits a saturated purple color, and sensationally dense, rich, concentrated, cassis flavors that roll over the palate with impressive purity and depth. The wine is tannic and closed, but powerful and rich. It appears to possess length and intensity similar to the 1996. This is a great young Pauillac.