This 2012 is all power and strength with tons of depth and energy. A good capacity to age another decade or more. 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot and 30% Merlot,
94-96 points Neal Martin (Wine Journal):
There is certainly great purity and terroir expression on the nose: blackberry, briary and background scents of fresh raspberry and cold stone. The definition is very impressive.This is a divine Pontet Canet - very succinct. Tasted April 2013." (Edited for space)
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