2008 Château Pontet-Canet, Pauillac, Bordeaux Size:150cl orange-tinged rim

orange-tinged rim

and it could be tremendously stunning with patience

with Carel’s gentle touch following on seamlessly from David’s elegant style

In a strange way it reminds me of a top Armand Rousseau with its awe-inspiring transparency

2008 Château Pontet-Canet, Pauillac, Bordeaux Size:150cl orange-tinged rimCh Pontet Canet is still finding its way along the thorny path of biodynamic viticulture but in 2008 owner Alfred Tesseron was able to make a 100% biodynamic wine. Very attractive, this is full of creamy, blackcurrant fruit with grainy, ripe tannins and generous weight. Layers of fruit swell across the palate whilst the finish is refreshing and full of concentrated fruit with a touch of spice. If not quite as incredible as the 2007, this would