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 »
$190
/750ml
2019 Retail Average
98
/100
2019 Pro Rating
Château Pontet-Canet 2019 marries pristine blackcurrant and ripe plum fruit with hints of violet, licorice and subtle spice, all wrapped in a remarkably silky yet powerful tannic frame. The palate is long, cool and focused, with great purity, mineral freshness, and a lingering echo of dark berries and cedar that promises superb evolution in bottle.
Roast lamb with garlic and rosemary; dry-aged ribeye steak; 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…