2010 Château Pontet-Canet, Cru Classé Pauillac

“The 2010 Pontet-Canetoffers a very deep garnet color. Whoa—the nose explodes with a vast array ofblack fruit preserves and savory nuances: plum preserves, blackcurrant cordial,black cherry coulis and licorice with wafts of dried lavender, melted chocolate,charcuterie, black olives, truffles and camphor plus a hint of sandalwood. Thefull-bodied palate is completely filled with black fruits, exotic spices andearthy nuances with a firm foundation of ripe, grainy tannins and boldfreshness, finishing with epic length and depth. So much more expressive andseductive than a lot of 2010s at this stage, and yet it is still incrediblyyouthful!”
Drink 2025-2070. 100 pts.,Lisa Perrotti-Brown, robertparker.com