Chateau Pontet-Canet, Pauillac 2014 Didier Herbert The terroir and power of

The terroir and power of schist help to imbue the fruit with a signature stony mineral flavour

Full-bodied palate

Spices will not frighten this wine

sweet red senescent fruit

The palate is honeyed with cooked apple and agave

Chateau Pontet-Canet, Pauillac 2014 Didier Herbert The terroir and power ofCrimson to the rim. Initially subdued but opens with aeration. Firm, minerally and upright with dark fruit notes and a dash of mint. Tannins compact and fresh. Really quite classic and Pauillac in style but the appealing fruit makes it approachable already. A pleasant surprise among the less celebrated years. Should be good value. Jancis Robinson (17)