Tasting Notes

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Vinous Neal Martin - 02 Dec 25
The 1995 Pontet Canet is another wine that I have not tasted for a number of years, this from magnum. The nose lacks the freshness of the Pichon Baron tasted alongside, coming across as high-toned with a little VA. The palate is better, with a sweet, slightly candied entry, bright cassis and blueberry and a fine, cohesive finish. This is drinking perfectly now and the aromatics do improve in the glass. Tasted at the 1995 Bordeaux off-line at Piccolino in London.
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2048
Pauillac Fine Wine

Pauillac

Pauillac, a prestigious Bordeaux appellation in the Médoc region, is famed for producing some of the world's finest red wines. Pauillac wines are known for their power, structure, and longevity, featuring intense blackcurrant and blackberry flavours, with notes of cedar, tobacco, and graphite. Firm yet refined tannins support long-term ageing. Top producers include Château Lafite Rothschild for elegance, Château Latour for powerful structure, and Château Mouton Rothschild for its blend of power and finesse. Other notable estates include Château Pichon Longueville Baron and Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande.