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February 1826, 2019
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LOT 411

Lot 411

CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 2003 (3) WS 94 WA 95+
CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 2008 (3) WA 96

CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 2003 (3) WS 94 WA 95+
CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 2008 (3) WA 96
Lot 411 Details
CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 2003 (3)

Pauillac. 5ième Cru Classé

The spectacular 2003 Pontet Canet is still incredibly young and vigorous. This full-bodied classic boasts a dense purple color as well as a superb nose of graphite, creme de cassis, forest floor, licorice and a hint of truffles, low acidity, and extravagant richness. Most of the tannins have been resolved in this superstar of the vintage. It should continue to drink well for 10-15+ years. Issue date 27 August 2014 Drink: 2014-2029 WS 94 WA 95+

CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 2008 (3)

Pauillac. 5ième Cru Classé

A candidate for the “wine of the vintage,” Pontet Canet’s 2008 boasts an opaque purple color as well as copious aromas of sweet blueberries, blackberries and black currant fruit intertwined with lead pencil shavings, subtle barbecue smoke and a hint of forest floor. Full-bodied, with fabulous richness, texture and tremendous freshness, this first-growth-like effort is more developed than the uber-powerful 2010. Give it 5-8 years of cellaring and drink it over the following three decades. Bravo! Drink: 2016-2046 May 2011 WA 96

6 bts.    per lot $700 - $900

Realised: $1,566
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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