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After a winter with record-breaking levels of rainfall the vines benefited from rather dry weather conditions during their growth cycle. Temperatures remained at seasonal averages putting back harvesting by a week compared to the previous year. Our philosophy of “total quality” came into play even more than in the past – this year, the conditions surrounding every bunch of grapes motivated the choices made as we managed our vineyards. The date for harvesting was barely influenced by the scattered rainfall at the end of September and beginning of October. The Merlots were harvested using 30% of the pickers. One of the two teams was halted before harvesting of the Cabernet Sauvignon was complete to take maximum advantage of the real Indian summer which had set in over the region. |
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Harvest : from the 21st of September till the 10th of October |
Duration : 17days | |
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Château Pontet-Canet 2001 - Tasting notes : Intense ruby colour. Complex nose of red and black berries, which is well balanced by vanilla and liquorice notes. After a full attack the elegant tannins reveal all the greatness of their terroir. The delicious palate has a full, powerful structure and good length. The palate aromas confirm the aromatic promise of this wine. A long-keeping bottle. |
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| Vine varieties : Cabernet Sauvignon 66%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 4% | Degree : 13° | |
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Les Hauts de Pontet-Canet 2001 - Tasting notes : The colour is intense ruby. The highly expressive nose is dominated by red and black berries with liquorice notes. On the palate the attack is very round and develops very smoothly. The extremely elegant tannins are perfectly balanced by sensations of supple fleshiness and volume. The harmonious finish also confirms that this is without question a really enjoyable wine. |
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Vine varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 53%, Merlot 44%, Cabernet Franc 3% |
Degree : 13° | |
