2010 Chateau Pontet Canet Magnum Pontet-Canet Merlot 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 35%

Merlot 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 35% Cabernet Franc 15%

Gilles Descotes commented that one of his biggest challenges is finding enough wine raised in wood to make the Special Cuvée in years where Grandé Année is produced—and to that end

juicy red with plum

it also has the blue-blooded tenaciousness to remain this jaw-droppingly impressive

chocolate and walnut characters

2010 Chateau Pontet Canet Magnum Pontet-Canet Merlot 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 35%Parker Perroti Brown 100 points : The 2010 Pontet Canet offers a very deep garnet color. Whoathe nose explodes with a vast array of black fruit preserves and savory nuances: plum preserves, black currant cordial, black cherry coulis and licorice with wafts of dried lavender, melted chocolate, charcuterie, black olives, truffles and camphor plus a hint of sandalwood. The full bodied palate is completely filled with black fruits, exotic spices and