Chateau Pontet Canet, 5eme Cru Classe, Pauillac 2016

"The 2016 Pontet-Canet hits the ground running with a hedonic nose of Black Forest cake, crème de cassis and blueberry pie plus suggestions of candied violets, hoisin, chocolate mint, charcuteries and forest floor with a waft of star anise. Full-bodied, rich, profoundly layered and powerfully fruited, the palate is built like a brick house, with very firm, super ripe, grainy tannins and harmonious freshness, finishing with incredible length and depth. Still incredibly primary and yet already strutting so many layers, I wouldn't be at all surprised if this warrants the three-digit score in a few years' time." – Wine Advocate

"Vivid and distinctly aromatic nose of herbs, thyme and menthol. Concentrated, very precise and chiseled, with a medium to full body. Showing great detail and linear fruit that is particularly attractive. Really captivating. Enjoyable now or suitable for further aging." – James Suckling