96 Ratings
Château Pontet-Canet Pauillac 5ème Grand Cru Classé

Wine Details

Vineyard

Château Pontet-Canet

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc

Style

Red

Region

Pauillac › Bordeaux › France

Wine Description

(1998 Vintage) Pure blackcurrant nose with a touch of pencil lead. Tight now but fine powerful black fruits underneath. Well-defined. Cigar-box. Good grip and depth. Excellent effort.

Expert Reviews
  • Wine Spectator
    Rating: 84/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 05/15/93.