Château Pontet-Canet Pauillac (Grand Cru Classé) 2008 (750ml) South Africa Stellenbosch Chardonnay

Château Pontet-Canet Pauillac (Grand Cru Classé) 2008 (750ml) South Africa Stellenbosch ChardonnayDesignated a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Classification, Pontet Canet has exceeded that classification for many years now and is considered one of the top wines of Bordeaux. Of the 120 hectares (300 acres) With 200 acres under vine, the estate of Pontet Canet is located in the northern end of the Pauillac commune, across the road from first growth Chateau Mouton Rothschild. The soil composition is mainly gravel over a subsoil of clay and limestone. The

The fermentation vessels include a fascinating mix of wooden

Its fragrant bouquet blends red and black fruit with hints of anise and Italian herbs

96 Points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "Deep

Tim Fish Wine Advocate

but mostly potential at this point

Nose: Intense and forward

all of which work to balance the supple texture of this wine

Baking Spices

For its weight

They include Maurilio's granddaughter Veronica and her husband Alessandro and Margherita

perfumed Barolo from La Spinetta will drink well right out of the gate

but at the same time is complex