Pontet Canet 1978 is a true gem with its captivating ruby hue. The intricate blend of berry notes and leather undertones in its aroma showcase the sophistication of this vintage. The wine's exquisite character harmonizes remarkably well with the richness of a filet mignon, making for an unforgettable dining experience.
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Cloudy color. Great nose of tertiary Medoc notes with damp forest floor, meat and leather. Nice aromatics, unfortunately the palate is quite acidic. On the positive side, the tannins and abundant acidity have prevented this to develop and oxidative streak. Nose 92, palate 86.
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70’s Bordeaux Blind Tasting: 3rd bottle on 1st flight - Dusty, old cardboard, old library, peppers, spices, old herbs, mushrooms on the nose. Flattish on the palate with a vinegarish and a sight spiced finish. Most of us felt this bottle was flawed.
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Some early signs of age on the rim with a slight brown orange colour. Typical Pauillac aromas and flavours, good levels of acidity, medium bodied, medium finish.
A cracking wine that is entering its tertiary stages of life but I would expect to still be good and to further develop for at least another decade if in good condition.
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Light ruby color, browning at the edges. Classic Bdx nose of dried red fruits, prune, earth. Palate is thin, showing red fruits, savory notes, tobacco, mushrooms.
Improved in the glass over an hour, starting to fade a bit towards the end. Wine is clearly in a tertiary phase, past its peak but still nice to drink. An old school claret...
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A strong wine with plenty of dark fruits and earth and a strong graphite spine. It has a hint of chocolate and a strand of liquorice weaving through the flavour profile. Tannins still hold onto the finish with authority.
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Farewell wine dinner for Samson (Stanley Deli @ TST): An interesting oldy, light ruby looking claret with red fruit profile at the back. Mature bouquet of red cherry, prune, mushroom, damp earth and hint of gravel stone. Palate is rather lean and light, though acidity is nicely balance with cherry meat and tobacco notes. Quite a nice way to start off the dinner.
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Starts off with something a little chocolatey but breathes up to be very Pauillac (whatever the fuck that is). There's some briary fruit, black earth, smoked meats, tobacco and cedar. It is in a nice place with nice proportion and balance . There's strength to the wine despite the fact that structutal elements have obviously softened. It gets better and better in the glass.
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Opened two bottles, one was dead the other one was good but not great. I is obviously on its way down. Beatifull colour, good smell of old Pauillac, terroir, nice taste lasting in the mouth for some time
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This bottle was in perfect condition with a dark black color and a wonderful old Bordeaux nose. On the palate, it was perfectly aged with lovely flavors of tobacco, expresso and roasted nuts. The finish was elegant and complex with notes of charcoal and charred earth. A really good showing.
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Medium red. Dust and leather and even a bit of cassis and mint. Quite sweet and creamy. Really nice soft finish. This seemed very young. Probably the best 78 I've had in years.
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Fading now, this shows loads of lead pencil, slate, and mineral qualities, the fruit is still there, as is cedery wood. There is a slight touch of menthol here, but it is not out of balance or overpowering. Drink now, if not sooner.
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An easy evening with close friends PdV and FD (@ FD): Dark garnet red. Fresh and friendly bouquet with a lot of cassis and oak in the distance. Also cassis, licorice and good oak in the taste. Firm, full bodied and powerful combined with a lot of nuances. Long aftertaste. Already very nice drinking, but will stay on this level or even gain the next 5 years.
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Purple red. Powerful bouquet with cassis and a lot of liquorice. In the taste also liquorice, cassis and tannin which is still young. The wine is opening up after a while. Next bottle 2 – 4 years from now.
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8/26/2023 - joseduca Likes this wine: 94 Points
Pontet Canet 1978 is a true gem with its captivating ruby hue. The intricate blend of berry notes and leather undertones in its aroma showcase the sophistication of this vintage. The wine's exquisite character harmonizes remarkably well with the richness of a filet mignon, making for an unforgettable dining experience.
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12/31/2021 - schwank wrote:
Dead. Cork was fully soaked and moldy.
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7/24/2020 - Collector1855 wrote: 88 Points
Cloudy color. Great nose of tertiary Medoc notes with damp forest floor, meat and leather. Nice aromatics, unfortunately the palate is quite acidic. On the positive side, the tannins and abundant acidity have prevented this to develop and oxidative streak. Nose 92, palate 86.
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8/30/2019 - dnnk88 wrote: flawed
70’s Bordeaux Blind Tasting: 3rd bottle on 1st flight - Dusty, old cardboard, old library, peppers, spices, old herbs, mushrooms on the nose. Flattish on the palate with a vinegarish and a sight spiced finish. Most of us felt this bottle was flawed.
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12/22/2018 - mtarrant003 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Some early signs of age on the rim with a slight brown orange colour. Typical Pauillac aromas and flavours, good levels of acidity, medium bodied, medium finish.
A cracking wine that is entering its tertiary stages of life but I would expect to still be good and to further develop for at least another decade if in good condition.
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5/23/2016 - walkerjfw wrote: 89 Points
Dinner hosted by MTWG (Mark the Wine Guy) with special guest Noe Tesseron (Vic's Restaurant - New York City): During the night we tasted the 78, 00, 04,05...this was Matt's contribution. PnP, no decant drank over about an hour. Well preserved bottle bought at auction. It was great to have Noe Tesseron, son of the famous proprietor, join us for dinner.
Light ruby color, browning at the edges. Classic Bdx nose of dried red fruits, prune, earth. Palate is thin, showing red fruits, savory notes, tobacco, mushrooms.
Improved in the glass over an hour, starting to fade a bit towards the end. Wine is clearly in a tertiary phase, past its peak but still nice to drink. An old school claret...
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5/25/2014 - dhlau wrote: 91 Points
Typical aged Bordeaux. Hint of cassis, chocolate and dry orange peel. Medium finish. Still lots of fruits. Great drink.
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3/30/2014 - Jeremy Holmes wrote:
A strong wine with plenty of dark fruits and earth and a strong graphite spine. It has a hint of chocolate and a strand of liquorice weaving through the flavour profile. Tannins still hold onto the finish with authority.
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2/13/2014 - Cheungtp wrote: 88 Points
Farewell wine dinner for Samson (Stanley Deli @ TST): An interesting oldy, light ruby looking claret with red fruit profile at the back. Mature bouquet of red cherry, prune, mushroom, damp earth and hint of gravel stone. Palate is rather lean and light, though acidity is nicely balance with cherry meat and tobacco notes. Quite a nice way to start off the dinner.
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1/16/2014 - Jeremy Holmes wrote:
Starts off with something a little chocolatey but breathes up to be very Pauillac (whatever the fuck that is). There's some briary fruit, black earth, smoked meats, tobacco and cedar. It is in a nice place with nice proportion and balance . There's strength to the wine despite the fact that structutal elements have obviously softened. It gets better and better in the glass.
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1/28/2012 - Prinsen wrote: 87 Points
Opened two bottles, one was dead the other one was good but not great. I is obviously on its way down. Beatifull colour, good smell of old Pauillac, terroir, nice taste lasting in the mouth for some time
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11/10/2011 - dream wrote: 92 Points
This bottle was in perfect condition with a dark black color and a wonderful old Bordeaux nose. On the palate, it was perfectly aged with lovely flavors of tobacco, expresso and roasted nuts. The finish was elegant and complex with notes of charcoal and charred earth. A really good showing.
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4/4/2010 - Jack O'Brien wrote:
Stewed and dusty fruits. Seems to be fading.
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1/6/2010 - Selvaticowine wrote:
My bottle was past its prime and seem to be fading. No flaw or problem with the bottle, I wish I had drunk it sooner.
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9/18/2008 - David J Cooper wrote:
Medium red. Dust and leather and even a bit of cassis and mint. Quite sweet and creamy. Really nice soft finish. This seemed very young. Probably the best 78 I've had in years.
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11/20/2006 - mmyette wrote: 88 Points
Fading now, this shows loads of lead pencil, slate, and mineral qualities, the fruit is still there, as is cedery wood. There is a slight touch of menthol here, but it is not out of balance or overpowering. Drink now, if not sooner.
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10/31/1997 - Zweder wrote: 92 Points
What a wine! Full bodied, cassis, good oak, lead pencil, round, firm good tannin, soft but not tired at all. Great wine.
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1/21/1989 - Zweder wrote: 89 Points
An easy evening with close friends PdV and FD (@ FD): Dark garnet red. Fresh and friendly bouquet with a lot of cassis and oak in the distance. Also cassis, licorice and good oak in the taste. Firm, full bodied and powerful combined with a lot of nuances. Long aftertaste. Already very nice drinking, but will stay on this level or even gain the next 5 years.
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5/24/1987 - Zweder wrote: 88 Points
Purple red. Powerful bouquet with cassis and a lot of liquorice. In the taste also liquorice, cassis and tannin which is still young. The wine is opening up after a while. Next bottle 2 – 4 years from now.
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