Saturated medium ruby. Inky cassis, black raspberry, graphite and pungent minerality on the very ripe nose. Dense, rich and silky, with a brooding inky minerality and an almost liqueur-like dark fruit sweetness leavened by a savory peppery element. This very ripe, deep and concentrated wine boasts wonderful lushness without any undue weight thanks to its sheer energy. Like its neighbor Mouton-Rothschild, Pontet-Canet's 2006 conveys a powerful impression of soil character. Finishes with serious du...

Rating: (93-95) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 170 on Apr-07

Rating: 93-95+ - As reviewed by Robert Parker

95+ Parker 2018-2050+

three are 1500 ml.

the longest finish