James Lawther MW

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2024 Château Pontet-Canet, Pauillac, Bordeaux Description 52% Cabernet Sauvignon; 43% Merlot; 1% Cabernet Franc; 1% Petit Verdot. This was a demanding year in the vineyard, but the wine itself has a breezy affability. The bouquet is of fresh plum and the palate displays a surprising viscosity – not cooked but certainly ripe. No SO2 is used during the élevage, so all the red-fruit notes are very overt.