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 »
$109
/750ml
2021 Retail Average
94
/100
2021 Pro Rating
Chateau Pontet-Canet 2021 shows classic Pauillac character in a fresher, more chiselled frame, with dark berry and plum fruit wrapped in notes of tobacco, wet earth, spice and pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied yet agile, it combines layered, fine-grained tannins with bright acidity, giving a long, stony finish that feels both serious and immediately engaging.
roast rack of lamb with rosemary; grilled ribeye with peppercorn sauce; mushroom and lentil cassoulet
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…