TN: 1995 Pontet Canet
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TN: 1995 Pontet Canet
I decided to open a bottle of the 1995 Pontet Canet Sunday evening because I had a real hankering for a nice Bordeaux - even though it was being paired with a lowly beef burger. This bottle had been in my temp controlled cellar from purchase until about 2 years ago. Since then, it has been stored around 68-70 degrees. I opened the bottle a couple of hours ahead, but did not decant it. I also popped it in the frig for about 25 minutes to drop the temp a few degrees. I was a bit surprised by how youthful this wine still seems at age 24, especially with its warmer storage recently. It was a deep purple with no bricking at the edges. It still has tremendous fruit that seems well balanced with still noticeable tannins. And it has enough acidity to retain a real freshness in the glass. For those who crave those tertiary characteristics, you may need to wait a few more years. If you like fruit in your wine, I think you will find this in a very nice place right now.
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Jon, I think you need a sign on your cellar door:
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Very interesting note, JC.
1995 remains an enigma, like this vintage that you just want to step back from and assess... cautiously.
1995 remains an enigma, like this vintage that you just want to step back from and assess... cautiously.
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I have had a mixed reaction to the 1995s that I have drunk. But this one leans heavily toward the positive side. I'm wondering if this is a vintage where the results were uneven.
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I have one 1995 left in my cellar... Petrus.
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I think I would hold that one.
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I'll blanquito it x 3.
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Yum.JimHow wrote:I have one 1995 left in my cellar... Petrus.
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I know the 1995 Petrus can hold ''blanquito it X 3''. But is it the same for you Jim?
JCNorthway, I've enjoyed my few 1995 I had when they were older. Howing the 1995 Bordeaux wasn't a good thing. I'm sure this 1995 Pontet Canet is now starting to be ready, and for long.
Nic
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JCNorthway, I've enjoyed my few 1995 I had when they were older. Howing the 1995 Bordeaux wasn't a good thing. I'm sure this 1995 Pontet Canet is now starting to be ready, and for long.
Nic
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Nicola: 1995 was an excellent vintage for Pontet-Canet.... ten years ago.
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It is what it is.....still a solid wine.
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