#7 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2008 The work that Alfred Tesseron and his winemaking team have done at this estate since 1994 is remarkable. At this fabulous terroir just south of Mouton-Rothschild, Tesseron has made major investments, and instituted incredibly severe selections in both the vineyard and winery. The result is a succession of extraordinary wines. It is difficult to know whether the 2005 Pontet-Canet will ultimately eclipse the hedonism and density of the flamboyant 2003, but it is un...

Community Tasting Notes (average 94.1 pts. and median of 95 pts. in 53 notes)

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine on 10/08

Rating: (94-96) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 164 on Apr-06