Hauts Pontet Canet other_regions these represent the pinnacle of

these represent the pinnacle of Cote Rotie—albeit in very different styles

There is a whiff of post-bottling reduction that is just enough to push what appears to be ripe and clean fruit to the background

and both were from the same case

one of Chardonnay from Mesnil and another from Avize

Hauts Pontet Canet other_regions these represent the pinnacle ofThe 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