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Tasting notes
Score 80/100 · Drink 1990, Robert Parker, Jan 1998

The 1979 is an undistinguished Pauillac, with a bland, moderately intense, black currant aroma, soft, charming, round flavors, medium body, and light tannins in the finish. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 4/90.

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80
80/100

Robert Parker

80
80/100

Robert Parker

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80 points
Robert Parker
Score 80/100 · Robert Parker

The 1979 is an undistinguished Pauillac, with a bland, moderately intense, black currant aroma, soft, charming, round flavors, medium body, and light tannins in the finish. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 4/90. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com

About the producer

Château Pontet-Canet - producer
Pontet Canet

Ch. Pontet-Canet is one of Pauillac’s top estates, and one of its largest at 81 hectares. Although classified as a Fifth Growth, these days it consistently competes with the First Growths

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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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