Subtle Pontet

1998 Chateau Pontet Canet
Bordeaux, Pauillac
$28.00
Jen’s Notes

Decant approx. 20 minutes. This wine showed intense, heady aromas of cassis with earth underneath. The palate is subtle and elegant, with soft cassis fruit and integrated tannins. Good astringency underneath, and the fruit echoes nicely on the finish. Very slightly funky. Not a great Bordeaux, but still very enjoyable and a nice example of a more subtle style of winemaking.