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Chateau Pontet-Canet2010

Chateau Pontet-CanetPauillac, France

Château Pontet-Canet is the powerful, Cabernet Sauvignon–dominant grand vin of this historic Pauillac fifth growth, now…Learn More »

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/750ml

2010 Retail Average

99

/100

2010 Pro Rating

Chateau Pontet-Canet 2010 Vintage Overview

2010 OVERVIEW

Château Pontet-Canet 2010 is a deeply structured, biodynamically grown Pauillac that marries ripe blackcurrant and blackberry fruit with notes of dark chocolate, graphite, violets and subtle spice, all carried by remarkable purity. The palate is full-bodied yet poised, with layered dark fruit, mineral drive and finely grained tannins that build into a long, resonant finish, showing the power and precision that define this great vintage.

Drinking Window
2020 2045
Pairings

Dry-aged ribeye with bone marrow, Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic, Braised beef cheeks in red wine

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About Chateau Pontet-Canet

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…