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 »
$125
/750ml
2011 Retail Average
94
/100
2011 Pro Rating
Dark, dense and very Pauillac in spirit, the 2011 Château Pontet-Canet layers ripe blackcurrant and blackberry fruit with notes of cocoa, coffee bean, mint and a distinctive mineral spine. The palate is powerful yet finely woven, with chewy, ripe tannins and a cool, slightly savoury edge that keeps all that richness in firm, precise shape. This is a serious, biodynamically grown vintage that has exceeded expectations for the year and is now hitting a beautiful, harmonious stride.
Roast rib of beef, grilled lamb chops with rosemary, wild mushroom and truffle risotto
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…