Chateau Pontet-Canet, Pauillac, France 2009 Vina Cobos medium-weight Haut-Médoc that’s got as

medium-weight Haut-Médoc that’s got as much freshness as ripeness and a long

Despite the challenging vintage

Clean and brilliant yellow color with green hints

sappy and relatively seductively textured medium weight flavors possess good power as the old vines are in evidence on the lingering and more complex finale

Powerful black fruits come from the 85% Cabernet Sauvignon in this rich

Chateau Pontet-Canet, Pauillac, France 2009 Vina Cobos medium-weight Haut-Médoc that’s got asDeep garnet in color, the 2009 Pontet Canet slips sensuously from the glass with opulent scents of crme de cassis, baked plums and Black Forest cake plus suggestions of Chinese five spice, potpourri, oolong tea and menthol. Full bodied, rich, spicy and oh so decadent in the mouth, it has a fantastically velvety frame and seamless freshness, finishing very long. 100 Pts Wine Advocate