Chateau Pontet-Canet • Pauillac, France
Château Pontet-Canet is the powerful, Cabernet Sauvignon–dominant grand vin of this historic Pauillac fifth growth, now…Château Pontet-Canet is the powerful, Cabernet Sauvignon–dominant grand vin of this historic Pauillac fifth growth, now famed for its pioneering organic and biodynamic viticulture on deep gravel over clay-limestone soils. Despite its offici…Learn More »
$450
/750ml
2009 Retail Average
99
/100
2009 Pro Rating
Chateau Pontet-Canet 2009 is a profound Pauillac, saturating the glass with dark cassis, blackberry and plum layered with espresso, cocoa, warm spices and a deep gravelly earthiness. The palate is lavish yet perfectly composed, its dense, sweet fruit wrapped in ultra-fine tannins and vibrant freshness that carry into an expansive, resonant finish. A biodynamic benchmark that marries sheer power with remarkable purity and grace.
Dry-aged ribeye with bordelaise sauce; Roast lamb with garlic and rosemary; Braised beef short ribs
Château Pontet-Canet is the powerful, Cabernet Sauvignon–dominant grand vin of this historic Pauillac fifth growth, now famed for its pioneering organic and biodynamic viticulture on deep gravel over clay-limestone soils. Despite its official 1855 classification, it is widely regarded as a “super second,” producing richly structured, ageworthy wines that marry dense blackcurrant and plum fruit with graphite, cedar and tobacco notes. Innovative use of amphorae alongside oak and a low-intervention philosophy aim to give the wine exceptional purit…