HWSRN: 2003 Pontet Canet is "spectacular."

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HWSRN: 2003 Pontet Canet is "spectacular."

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In this month's Wine Advocate, He Who Shall Remain Nameless scores the 2003 Pontet Canet -- a past BWE wine of the year -- an outstanding 95+, calling it "spectacular," a "superstar of the vintage...." Still incredibly young, He says. Patience will reward those who invested in this black beauty. A stunning wine indeed!
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It was very good to excellent when I last had it a year ago at Mr. Vino's, but not spectacular. It needed a long time in a decanter and was still outshone by some older Bordeaux. I think Tom, Jay and Chris, who were there, would agree. It may yet turn spectacular, but it needs time.
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It needs to be decanted 8 to 24 hours.
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That sounds about right.
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Dumb as a box of rocks when I opened it about 5 years ago
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If you have more, I would wait another 5 years to open the next one.
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Yep, enjoyable at our offline but not out of this world but then don't we all know there are no great wines just great bottles.
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I will crack open my case at the 20 year mark and will certainly not uncork my 3L before then.
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That's very wise, Jim, because we all know that once you open the case, it will be gone in a month!
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Sadly that is very true DavidG.
OCD can be a rough thing!
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Those that wrote 2003 off were wrong.
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I have 9 of the 2003's. I agree they need time to shine.

I also have:
2x1996
10x2000
5x2004
12x2005

I think the 1996 Pontet Canet may be close to ready. Anyone feel it is ready, or any of the others I listed?

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I have a case each of the 1996, 2003, and 2004, and a 3L of 2003.
And a 6L of 1994.
So you think I should drink up those 1996s?
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If you were aksing me... Sell or trade 96 & 04... Keep the 03. http://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/bor ... tet-canet/
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Come on Mr. Leve, you aren't a real red Bordeaux lover? I thought you were...

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If you were asking me I would tell you to try a bottle of each before making your decision on what to do (ie. to sell, to trade or to keep).
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