Community Tasting Note
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Motz wrote: 95 points
June 16, 2019 - Pontet-Canet '14 - '16 vertical.
The most forward and open-knit of the three. Strong Cabernet Sauvignon markers, notably pyrazines, blackcurrant, and graphite, deftly rounded by plush Merlot. Also featuring a somewhat delicate expression of Pauillac terroir. The wine sports medium plus acid and medium, velvety tannins. Certainly approachable now, and highly likely to improve. It should reach full stride by 2035+. Pontet-Canet captures the essence of the 2014 vintage. Bravo!6 people found this helpful 10,428 views
10 Comments
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wineotim commented:
6/22/19, 5:38 AM - Not as impressed on this as you are, maybe I had an off bottle. I see you're approaching 10K notes. Open the 2010 for that occasion.
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Motz commented:
6/26/19, 3:39 PM - Tasted the '15 and '16 Lanessan together instead.
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wineotim commented:
6/26/19, 7:12 PM - I've only reviewed one vintage from Lanessan, the 2010 of course!
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Motz commented:
7/4/19, 8:32 AM - Lanessan is one several early release vintage indicators, along with Senejac, Retout, Chateau de France, Fourcas Dupre, etc.
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poppacork commented:
7/17/19, 7:43 PM - How prominent are the pyrazines in this wine? Raw green pepper notes are generally a flaw for me, but I can manage with some fire-roasted red pepper notes.
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Motz commented:
7/18/19, 7:56 AM - Hello Poppacork,
Pyrazine notes are a telltale marker for Cabernet Sauvignon. This is a balanced wine, which features ripe pyrazine notes.
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COWineLover commented:
9/25/19, 11:12 AM - Purchased a half-case based on your influential notes. Appreciate the descriptive context.
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Motz commented:
10/1/19, 7:30 AM - Here's to hoping our palates are similar!
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Portland Seth commented:
5/26/20, 9:56 AM - COWineLover, I used to find pyrazines a flaw, but as they age (or with decant) they turn from tomato leaf to mushroom and forrest floor which I really enjoy.
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Motz commented:
5/26/20, 10:04 AM - Indeed! Pyrazine notes in Cabernet Sauvignon turn earthy in time.