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Château Pontet-Canet


Château Pontet-Canet is a large Pauillac estate that can trace its origins back to 1725, when Jean-François Pontet gave his name to the estate he had acquired. The wine was not château-bottled until 1972 and in 1975 the property was sold to Guy Tesseron, of the Tesseron family, one of the finest exponents of luxury, very old, aged Cognacs (Cognac Tesseron).

The Tesserons also own Château Lafon-Rochet in St-Estephe. Today, Château Pontet-Canet is owned and run by Alfred and Michel Tesseron.

Pontet-Canet's 78 hectares of vineyards adjoin those of Mouton Rothschild and are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (63%), Merlot (32%) and Cabernet Franc  (5%).

The Tesserons have vastly improved the quality of the Pontet-Canet wines which are now full-bodied and packed with ripe, chewy, black fruits and finely integrated tannins. The wines posseses marvellous ageing potential.

Pontet-Canet is classified as a 5ème Cru Classé.


 
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2007
Red, en-primeur
Ch. Pontet-Canet, Pauillac
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Pauillac
Only available in cases of 12. 		Bottle
(75cl) 		£ 37.50
$ 61.07
(In Bond)
No more stock available
12 x £ 37.50
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Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, For laying down, Organic (Not certified/in conversion), Biodynamic (Not certified/in conversion), 13% alc.
Wines Lying in Barrel , Not available for delivery.

It is a heresy severe enough to get you excommunicated, but in our view Pontet-Canet is as good as the First Growths in 2007. Working the vineyards according to organic and even biodynamic principles, dryly humorous owner Alfred Tesseron has produced a 2007 with a lovely pure black fruit nose, ripe but present tannins, a mouth-watering finish and arguably the finest quality fruit in the vintage: silky, luscious, blackberries and plums with oodles of minerals, coffee, cedar and tobacco. Since the outstanding 2004, Pontet-Canet has been a must-have wine every year; in 2007 this is truer than ever. MORE
Drink: 2015 -2030 .
BBR Score: 17.5/20.
Jancis Score: 16.5/20.
Decanter Score: 17.5/20.
2004
Red, keep
Ch. Pontet-Canet, Pauillac
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Pauillac
Limited Stock
 Bottle
(75cl) 		£ 33.61
$ 54.74
No more stock available
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Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, For laying down, Organic (Not certified/in conversion), Biodynamic (Not certified/in conversion), 13% alc.

Proprietor Alfred Tesseron has worked assiduously to improve every aspect of this celebrated 5th Growth property over the past 14 years and now the wines rank amongst the very finest in Pauillac. The 2004 Pontet-Canet is a brilliantly pure wine, with precise aromas of cassis and cedarwood and well-defined fruit flavours on the palate. 2004 was a classic vintage with wonderful balance between the various elements of the wine, acidity, tannin, sweetness and alcohol. Superb with roast lamb and hard cheese. (Alun Griffiths MW, BBR Wine Director) MORE
Drink: 2014 -2025 .
2001
Red, drink-or-keep
Ch. Pontet-Canet, 5ème Cru Classé, Pauillac
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Pauillac
Bottle
(75cl) 		£ 38.26
$ 62.31
No more stock available
12 x £ 36.15
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Special case price £ 433.80
Buy 12 and save £ 25.33 (5.5%)
Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, Ready, but will improve, Organic (Not certified/in conversion), Biodynamic (Not certified/in conversion), 13% alc.

The earlier maturing 2001 provides the opportunity to get a glimpse of what lies in store for the 2004 and 2005. This is a seductively pretty vintage, although not as profound as 2000, but still capturing the aura of a great Pontet, albeit in microcosm
(Mark Pardoe MW, Bordeaux Specialist) MORE
2008
Red, en-primeur
Ch. Pontet-Canet, Pauillac
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Pauillac
Only available in cases of 12. 		Bottle
(75cl) 		£ 47.50
$ 77.36
(In Bond)
No more stock available
12 x £ 47.50
0 in basket
Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, For laying down, Organic (Not certified/in conversion), Biodynamic (Not certified/in conversion), 13% alc.
Wines Lying in Barrel , Not available for delivery.

Ch Pontet-Canet is still finding its way along the thorny path of biodynamic viticulture but in 2008 owner Alfred Tesseron was able to make a 100% biodynamic wine. Very attractive, this is full of creamy, blackcurrant fruit with grainy, ripe tannins and generous weight. Layers of fruit swell across the palate whilst the finish is refreshing and full of concentrated fruit with a touch of spice. If not quite as incredible as the 2007, this would nonetheless be a worthy addition to any cellar. MORE
Drink: 2015 -2030 .
BBR Score: 16/20.
Jancis Score: 17/20.
Parker Score: 96 -98 /100.
Wine Spectator Score: 90 -93 /100.
Decanter Score: 18/20.
2003
Red, keep
Ch. Pontet-Canet, 5ème Cru Classé, Pauillac
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Pauillac
Bottle
(75cl) 		£ 60.87
$ 99.13
No more stock available
12 x £ 53.56
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Special case price £ 642.72
Buy 12 and save £ 87.71 (12%)
Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, For laying down, Organic (Not certified/in conversion), Biodynamic (Not certified/in conversion), 13% alc.

"One of the great successes of the vintage and certainly one of the most profound Pontet-Canets made over the last decade is the 2003. Deep purple to the rim with a glorious nose of scorched earth, black currant jam, smoke, licorice, and roasted meats, it is full-bodied, incredibly powerful, dense, with low acidity but high tannin, broad-shouldered, and savory. This is a stunning, pure, classic Pontet-Canet that should be at its best between 2010 and 2035. Drink 2010-2035. 95/100 points. (Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - Apr-2006) MORE
2007
Red, en-primeur
Ch. Pontet-Canet, Pauillac
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Pauillac
Only available in cases of 6. 		Magnum
(150cl) 		£ 76.00
$ 123.77
(In Bond)
No more stock available
6 x £ 76.00
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Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, For laying down, Organic (Not certified/in conversion), Biodynamic (Not certified/in conversion), 13% alc.
Wines Lying in Barrel , Not available for delivery.

It is a heresy severe enough to get you excommunicated, but in our view Pontet-Canet is as good as the First Growths in 2007. Working the vineyards according to organic and even biodynamic principles, dryly humorous owner Alfred Tesseron has produced a 2007 with a lovely pure black fruit nose, ripe but present tannins, a mouth-watering finish and arguably the finest quality fruit in the vintage: silky, luscious, blackberries and plums with oodles of minerals, coffee, cedar and tobacco. Since the outstanding 2004, Pontet-Canet has been a must-have wine every year; in 2007 this is truer than ever. MORE
Drink: 2017 -2032 .
BBR Score: 17.8/20.
Jancis Score: 16.5/20.
Decanter Score: 17.5/20.
2005
Red, keep
Ch. Pontet-Canet, Pauillac
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Pauillac
Bottle
(75cl) 		£ 97.87
$ 159.39
No more stock available
12 x £ 86.91
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Special case price £ 1042.92
Buy 12 and save £ 131.51 (11%)
Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, For laying down, Organic (Not certified/in conversion), Biodynamic (Not certified/in conversion), 13% alc.

Owner Alfred Tesseron has produced an utterly extraordinary wine in 2005. The verdict was unanimous amongst our buying team: it was without question the best Pontet-Canet anyone could ever remember tasting. With incredible silky tannins, and perfect balance, this has everything you could ever want from a wine. Creamy strawberries and blackberries, great structure and an incredibly precise shape, lead to a spellbounding finish that makes your tongue tingle. Tasting this wine is one of those experiences where you wonder how a few grapes can be transformed into such an elixir. Unmissable. Drink 2020-2050.
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BBR Score: 19.5/20.
Jancis Score: 17/20.
Parker Score: 96 /100.
Wine Spectator Score: 95 -100 /100.
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