1983 Pontet Canet
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A good vintage for Pontet-Canet, the 1983 is moderately dark ruby in color, with a sweet, ripe black currant fruitiness, and briery, concentrated flavors that linger on the palate. The tannins have melted away faster than I would have thought. Anticipated maturity: Now-2003. Last tasted, 4/90.
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A good vintage for Pontet-Canet, the 1983 is moderately dark ruby in color, with a sweet, ripe black currant fruitiness, and briery, concentrated flavors that linger on the palate. The tannins have melted away faster than I would have thought. Anticipated maturity: Now-2003. Last tasted, 4/90. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com
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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