Chateau Pontet-Canet 5me Cru Classe 2004

Château Pontet-Canet 5me Cru Classe 2004, Pauillac, Bordeaux. Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend with Merlot, delivering classic Pauillac structure and depth.- Rich, concentrated fruit with a firm backbone of tannins and integrated oak; age-worthy and collectible. Ready to enjoy now with decanting, and will continue to harmonize with bottle age over the next several years.Tasting Notes- Aroma: cassis, blackberry, dark cherry; tobacco leaf, cedar, graphite.- Palate: full-bodied; firm, refined tannins; flavors of blackcurrant, plum, espresso; cocoa, vanilla, and spice; balanced acidity.- Finish: long, focused; mineral notes with a persistently tobacco/cedar finish.