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 »
$120
/750ml
2020 Retail Average
97
/100
2020 Pro Rating
Chateau Pontet-Canet 2020 marries vivid blackcurrant and dark cherry fruit with layers of tobacco, cocoa, and cool stone, wrapped in refined, velvety tannins. The palate is powerful yet poised, with deep mid-palate weight, fresh acidity, and a long, graphite-tinged finish that promises superb complexity with time in bottle.
Roast rib of beef with herbs; Lamb shoulder with rosemary and garlic; 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…