1978 Château Pontet-Canet
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Tasting notes
Score 82/100 · Drink 1990-2000, Robert Parker, Jan 1998
In contrast to the 1979, the 1978 is a much more tannic, reserved wine for long-term cellaring. The wine has dark ruby color and a spicy, ripe, yet generally tight and closed bouquet. While certainly a good wine, it seems to be missing length and complexity. Anticipated maturity: Now-2000. Last tasted, 4/90.
Critic scores
Critic scores
82
82/100
Robert Parker
About the producer
Pontet Canet
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