1979 Pontet Canet
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Score 80/100 · Drink 1990, Robert Parker, Jan 1998
The 1979 is an undistinguished Pauillac, with a bland, moderately intense, black currant aroma, soft, charming, round flavors, medium body, and light tannins in the finish. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 4/90.
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Robert Parker
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80/100
Robert Parker
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80 points
Robert Parker
Score 80/100 · Robert Parker
The 1979 is an undistinguished Pauillac, with a bland, moderately intense, black currant aroma, soft, charming, round flavors, medium body, and light tannins in the finish. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 4/90. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com
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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