France

Pauillac

Full

Cork

Served over dinner at the château, this gets 100 points because such gorgeous complexity only comes from a great terroir after many years (nearly 60) in bottle. Indeed, from a regular format 75cl bottle, the colour looked younger than the 1975 from magnum, also served. And what gorgeous floral and veritable fine Cuban cigar aromas. The fresh, precise palate with silky tannin reflected not a 'big' wine, but a beautifully refined elixir and perfect for pairing with lamb and girolles. Showed off subtle notes of fine chocolate on an outstandingly long finish.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

Château Pontet-Canet, Pauillac, 5ème Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France, 1961

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Served over dinner at the château, this gets 100 points because such gorgeous complexity only comes from a great terroir after m

Château Pontet-Canet, Pauillac, 5ème Cru Classé, 1961

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