Community Tasting Note
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Jeff Leve wrote: 96 points
July 12, 2017 - A fabulous wine that has really developed well since it was first placed in barrel. Rich, dense and intense, the wine is deeply colored powerful and refined. The wine will hit the middle and probably the top of my initial score range with ease.
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4 Comments
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Xsagaroth commented:
7/19/17, 12:34 AM - vs the the 2016 and considering the difference in price, which would you go with? (Just curious).
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Jeff Leve commented:
7/19/17, 8:18 AM - Tough call. In time, I would think the 2016 would be the better wine. But it's more about a wide difference in style here. The 2015 is more outgoing and opulent, with more flesh. 2016 is more refined and elegant. if it is only the money that is the concern, 2015 is the wine to buy. Else, it is a matter of style. Why not buy a few of each?
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Xsagaroth commented:
7/20/17, 1:00 AM - Money isnt so much the concern, but the increase in price / case was VERY significant I felt, and I more wondered, while yes, it is very high quality, does it still represent good value at this price?
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Jeff Leve commented:
7/20/17, 6:59 AM - Of course, this is just an opinion. It is worth the money for the quality level found in 2016 at Pontet Canet. However, the need to buy the wine as a future, instead of on release is not there. I imagine the wine will be same price on release.