Château Pontet-Canet 5ème Cru Classé 2020 is a distinctive red wine from Pauillac

An obvious bottle for special dinners

Château Canon itself describes the 2018 as both powerful and elegant

very earthy/savory and beautifully layered with very plush yet present tannins

opening with intense aromas of ripe dark berries such as blackcurrant

Rothschild & Concha y Toro, Vina Almaviva, 2022, 75cl 6-set Château Pontet-Canet 5ème Cru ClasséThe 2022 Almaviva leads with a brooding, woody nose with savory, roasted pepper aromas and pleasing top notes of lavender and dried herbs. The palate is dense, luscious and staining, with considerable concentration and opulence. The finish continues this lush, layered opulence, concluding with supple, firm, unyielding tannins, welcomely braced with fresh acidity and herbal, methol tinged flourishes. Despite its immediate richness, this is quite wound