Michael Schuster: A very ripe, jellied, blackberry, sweet Merlot fruit to smell, with Cabernet spice as well; rich and fresh, beautifully balanced in the characteristic style of the year; very finely tannic texture and lively acidity; a delicious mass of sweet core fruit, generous, fleshy, vivid, long across the palate, with a refined Pauillac tannin and muscle—a gentle muscle—and with excellent length of fruit and gently minerally aromas. Very fine, complete Pontet-Canet. 2020–35+. 17/17.5+

Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve: The property has opted for purity and elegance over massive structure in this vintage, and it was an excellent choice. Our entire team was enamored with the natural aromas and the superlative finesse of its tannins. A very complete wine, and a perfect example of the customary triumph of David over Goliath. 19