Source: jamessuckling.com. Issue Date: Monday, February 13, 2017 (JS-98)

A stunning wine for this vintage although it’sstill a bit shy on the nose (more spice than fruit showing than now). There’s wet earth, too, but on the palate it’sbursting with ripe yet subtle flavors. Very long and complex finish that goes on and on.

Source: End of May 2020, The Wine Advocate, The Wine Advocate; Issue Date: 29th May 2020, (RP-97)

Deep garnet with a hint of purple to the color, the 2014 Pontet-Canet gives a very serious, classic Pauillac nose of blackcurrant preserves, baked blackberries and warm black plums with suggestions of menthol, pencil lead, woodsmoke, cassia and cast-iron pan plus a hint of baking spices. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the mouth with black and blue fruit preserves with a rock-solid frame of grainy tannins and bold freshness, giving lift to the long, exotic spice-laced finish. It is approachable now, but really should start to make jaws drop in another 4-5 years.

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