Early in 2024 I did a 2005 Pontet-Canet, Laifte Rothschild and Mouton Rothschild horizontal. Now my mood my have been less tolerant for too much brettanomyces at the time, but my top choice was Pontet-Canet. Most vintages either Mouton or Lafite would win...
a few years ago....still fairly closed on both bouquet and palate,though with great potential. Accessible now and giving pleasure would be the'01 and '04...both drinking well. Looking forward to taste my '09s over a period of time to see how they develop....
I've probably had more Pontet-Canet than any other wine in my life. 1996, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010. I've probably had at least a few cases of 2000, 2005, 2009 and 2010. It's my elevated house wine. I've tried some younger vi...