Chateau Pontet Canet 2006

95 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

The 2006 is a wine to stockpile, especially for those in their thirties and forties as it needs another decade to reach maturity, after which it should keep for 30+ years. This vineyard, just south of Mouton Rothschild, has produced an opaque bluish/purple-coloured 2006 with an extraordinarily pure nose of graphite, charcoal, sweet creme de cassis, and a hint of scorched earth. Incredible concentration, stunning richness, and a 60-second finish result in a wine that transcends the vintage as well as this estates 1855 classification. This enormously endowed, modern-day classic is a legend in the making. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2050+.

93 Points – Wine Spectator

Blackberry, currant and plum tart aromas lead to a full-body, with a solid core of fruit, sweet fruit and silky tannins. Generous and round, with lovely richness for the vintage. Best after 2014. 23,330 cases were made.