Pontet-Canet 2010

Atypically ripe and forward for a 2010 Left Bank, the Pontet-Canet shows jammy red fruit and confited aromatics that feel more Right Bank in style. Medium-bodied with a fleshy, approachable texture, graphite-tinged red fruit flows across the palate with sensual appeal. The finish lacks the grip and backbone expected from Pauillac, though the wine remains pleasurable in its immediate accessibility.