2008 Château Pontet-Canet, Pauillac, Bordeaux Size:150cl damp soil and dried orange

damp soil and dried orange peel scents that are beautifully intertwined

orange-tinged rim

with Carel’s gentle touch following on seamlessly from David’s elegant style

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 damp soil and dried orangeCh 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