Château Pontet Canet 2012 is undoubtedly one of the most successful wines of the 2012 vintage in Bordeaux.

Forerunner of the Bio in Bordeaux, Château Pontet Canet has become in a way one of the main Bordeaux wines including the fantastic 2008, 2009, 2010 vintage.

This 2012 vintage is a delicious vintage to drink right now.

The color is red, the nose has aromas of black fruits, liquorice, notes of roasted spices. In the mouth, it is a perfect balance, a powerful vintage with velvet texture.

One of the "gems" of the left bank will lend itself to being to drink and discover

The advice of 12bouteilles: It is a magnificent wine, one of the Cru Classé of Pauillac that must be in cellar on this vintage. Pure Pauillac, consider decanting it 2 hours before tasting, serve it on a dish of character such as game or lamb.