2022, Château Pontet-Canet, PAUILLAC, 5ème Grand Cru ClasséBordeaux Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot Alfred Tesseron has been at the helm at this 5th Growth for nearly 50 years and constant improvements have been made in both viticulture and vinification. Grapes are manually sorted by a team of 30 people on specially made sorting tables. The vineyard has been organic and biodynamic for 10 years and is worked by horses. 2022 blend is 57% cabernet sauvignon, 35% merlot, 4%

but this is an en primeur sample

layers of black cherry

The 2021 La Vieille Cure has an open

Lovely rich fruits

There's a touch of brine in the background

Drinking Window: 2026 - 2045

pear and apricot fruit

the 2021 Figeac is a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon

cappucino and liquorice on the palate

Dark ruby robe

Understated power

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