Drinking very well, dark fruit, blackberry, currants, spice, firm tannins giving a solid backbone, long finish, still many years to go, I believe this was Jean Michel Comme's first biodynamic wine, wish I had more. Drank after the 2009 Pontet Canet, actually gave a slight nod to the 2005.
Underwhelming. Decanted for one hour prior to serving, was all it needed. Still primary, but over extracted, plum, prune and raisin notes. Jammy. More reminiscent of a Napa to be honest and lacked any trace of terroir. Let’s see what it looks like in a few more years, but not holding out much hope
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Oh my...Losing focus and fruit but the brick house under it is all there, brick by brick. This bottle came across as a bit clumsy. Loud...Belligerent. Said allot, but didn't say much. Shows quality, shows no Bordeaux. Shows cedar and some graphite, but lacks balance. Lets hope its in re-balance mode. Long, coarse, dry finish. My advice to others and a note for myself is: drink this by itself, not in a lineup of supposed peers. Drink
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(Château Pontet-Canet) Dark red violet color; sexy, ripe berry and kirsch nose; ripe, plush plum and berry palate, a little extracted; medium-plus finish (65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot)
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5/5/2024 - ShadowIII Likes this wine: 95 Points
Drinking very well, dark fruit, blackberry, currants, spice, firm tannins giving a solid backbone, long finish, still many years to go, I believe this was Jean Michel Comme's first biodynamic wine, wish I had more. Drank after the 2009 Pontet Canet, actually gave a slight nod to the 2005.
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5/3/2024 - bobsabayesian wrote: 93 Points
2nd of 5. No formal tasting note but this one left the impression that it still had some life left in it.
Seems like there’s a lot of variation in this vintage and it’s ready to drink, so if you have one, I think go ahead and drink it
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4/27/2024 - Noremedy21 wrote: 91 Points
Underwhelming. Decanted for one hour prior to serving, was all it needed. Still primary, but over extracted, plum, prune and raisin notes. Jammy. More reminiscent of a Napa to be honest and lacked any trace of terroir. Let’s see what it looks like in a few more years, but not holding out much hope
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4/13/2024 - Purple Tooth wrote: 93 Points
Oh my...Losing focus and fruit but the brick house under it is all there, brick by brick. This bottle came across as a bit clumsy. Loud...Belligerent. Said allot, but didn't say much. Shows quality, shows no Bordeaux. Shows cedar and some graphite, but lacks balance. Lets hope its in re-balance mode. Long, coarse, dry finish. My advice to others and a note for myself is: drink this by itself, not in a lineup of supposed peers. Drink
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4/7/2024 - culater Likes this wine: 93 Points
16-19 C, decant needed (but not much) and appx 1-2h. With filet n bea.
Best at start 16-17C with hard cheese. More dry and harsh with the food an18-19 C.
Keep at 15-17, salty meat and decant 1-2h.
Dark berries, tar, pencil lead.
Now sure if it is a drink now or keep 3y.
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