Hauts Pontet Canet other_regions_australia 10% Merlot and 3% Petit

10% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot

but the balance isn’t nearly as well dialed in compared to the best of these grands crus

same alcohol but here it is effortlessly eaten up by the rich dark fruits

It's a good example of how ports can change steadily and flip flop

The palate is much better and more expressive with tangy marmalade and quince notes

Hauts Pontet Canet other_regions_australia 10% Merlot and 3% PetitThe 2010 Pontet Canet offers a very deep garnet color. Whoathe nose explodes with a vast array of black fruit preserves and savory nuances, plum preserves, blackcurrant cordial, black cherry coulis and licorice with wafts of dried lavender, melted chocolate, charcuterie, black olives, truffles and camphor plus a hint of sandalwood. The full bodied palate is completely filled with black fruits, exotic spices and earthy nuances with a firm foundation of