2008 Château Pontet-Canet, Pauillac, Bordeaux Size:150cl this is an elegant “traditional”

this is an elegant “traditional” style of Northern Rhone Syrah to drink now and maybe keep another 1 – 2 years

stewed fruits

In a strange way it reminds me of a top Armand Rousseau with its awe-inspiring transparency

and it could be tremendously stunning with patience

This is most impressive as it manages to deliver stunning intensity and depth of material without any undue heaviness

2008 Château Pontet-Canet, Pauillac, Bordeaux Size:150cl this is an elegant “traditional”Ch Pontet Canet is still finding its way along the thorny path of biodynamic viticulture but in 2008 owner Alfred Tesseron was able to make a 100% biodynamic wine. Very attractive, this is full of creamy, blackcurrant fruit with grainy, ripe tannins and generous weight. Layers of fruit swell across the palate whilst the finish is refreshing and full of concentrated fruit with a touch of spice. If not quite as incredible as the 2007, this would