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 »
$163
/750ml
2017 Retail Average
95
/100
2017 Pro Rating
Chateau Pontet-Canet 2017 opens with a soaring, perfumed nose of blackcurrant, blackberry and plum layered with spice, cedar and a cool stony edge. On the palate it is medium-bodied yet intense, with silken but persistent tannins, vibrant acidity and a poised, mineral finish that showcases the vintage’s elegance and transparency more than sheer power. A refined, beautifully balanced Pauillac with real clarity of fruit and long aging potential.
Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic; entrecôte steak with peppercorn sauce; duck breast with blackcurrant jus.
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…