2001 Ch. Pontet-Canet, Pauillac

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)

One of the great estates of the Medoc, Pontet-Canet has enjoyed increasing attention as well as a draconian selection process by owner Albert Tesseron ever since his breakthrough vintage of 1994. The 2001 does not possess the power of the 2000 or the huge 2003, but it is still a very fine albeit tannic, lighter wine. A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, and small percentages of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it was produced from modest yields of 37 hectoliters per hectare.
(Robert Parker - Wine Advocate -Jun 04)