1970 Pontet Canet
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Good, dark ruby color still exists. The bouquet of wood and ripe plums is enjoyable, but lacks complexity. In the mouth, the wine has plump, chunky, fruity flavors of good intensity, but seems to miss the mark when it comes to interest and length. Hopefully, it will get better, but I am unsure. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 4/90.
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Good, dark ruby color still exists. The bouquet of wood and ripe plums is enjoyable, but lacks complexity. In the mouth, the wine has plump, chunky, fruity flavors of good intensity, but seems to miss the mark when it comes to interest and length. Hopefully, it will get better, but I am unsure. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 4/90. Jan 1998, 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