2006 Château Pontet-Canet
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Jhalpern27 Likes this wine:
94 Points
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 - Drank this tonight as a vertical 2006, 2009 & 2016. All three opened with a similiar nose. The 06 and 09 were great from the start and the 09 kept getting better and better as the night went on. It took the 16 about 3 hours to come around and is going to be great someday, it still needs 4-6 years to really hit its stride. The 06 after an hour was spectacular, just not quite as good as the other two. Definitely worth drinking now if you’re holding bottles.
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Comment posted by Mhbeaune:
2/8/2023 12:21:00 AM - Great TN. Personally never done. Vertical Tasting privately. This one is particularly useful as I have all three of the vintages chosen. Sadly only a box of 6 of the 2019.
Trying desperately not to buy more en-primeur claret the prime drinking window for which I would not expect to get to enjoy ! LOL
Comment posted by Jhalpern27:
2/8/2023 8:08:00 AM - I agree, buying current vintages of Bordeaux to not be able to enjoy is a tough decision. I guess my kids will enjoy the cellar I’ve prepared for them, lol. I Must have 500+ bottles that won’t start their drinking window for another 8 years. I’m too impatient
Comment posted by Mhbeaune:
2/8/2023 9:17:00 AM - 🍷👍
Comment posted by Mark1npt:
3/1/2023 11:12:00 AM - Agree here, too.....buying back vintages is the way to go!