1985 Pontet Canet
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Considerable pink and amber at the edge suggests full maturity. The nose shows notes of old wood intermixed with red currants, mushrooms, and cedar. The wine is medium-bodied, elegant, but relatively short. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 9/02.
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Considerable pink and amber at the edge suggests full maturity. The nose shows notes of old wood intermixed with red currants, mushrooms, and cedar. The wine is medium-bodied, elegant, but relatively short. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 9/02. Jan 2003, www.robertparker.com
About the producer

Ch. Pontet-Canet is one of Pauillac’s top estates, and one of its largest at 81 hectares. Although classified as a Fifth Growth, these days it consistently competes with the First Growths