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Pontet Canet 1986
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The Château Pontet-Canet 1986, a great Pauillac, originates from the gravelly soils of the Médoc. This red wine, barrel-aged, seduces with its notes of blackcurrant, tobacco and earth. Its lively and silky palate combines precise tannins and minerality. Perfect with game or an aged cheese.
A historic estate rooted at the heart of Pauillac, where exacting standards and respect for the terroir shape wines of rare precision.
- Terroir: Gravelly and clay-limestone soils of Pauillac, imparting a mineral structure and a distinctive tannic elegance to the wines.
- Vinification: A traditional approach combined with a constant pursuit of purity, producing cuvées that are both powerful and harmonious.
Tasting notes for Château Pontet-Canet Pontet Canet 1986
To the eye: Deep garnet robe with tawny highlights, of a silky texture, slightly veiled by time.
On the nose: Aromas of ripe blackcurrant, cedar, blonde tobacco and undergrowth, lifted by a saline touch and a hint of graphite.
On the palate: A velvety attack, well-integrated yet still present tannins, balanced by a lively acidity and a chalky minerality, leading to a long and persistent finish.
Serve at 16–18°C in a Bordeaux glass to fully release its nuances.
Vintage 1986
A vintage marked by slow maturation and remarkable balance, ideal for wines meant for aging.
- Aging potential: Ready to enjoy now.
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