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 »
$92
/750ml
2024 Retail Average
95
/100
2024 Pro Rating
Energy and finesse define Chateau Pontet-Canet 2024, a finely etched Pauillac that leans more on purity and tension than sheer power, with bright cassis and blueberry layered with floral notes, tobacco leaf and a touch of spice. The palate is medium-bodied but impressively deep for the vintage, carried by sleek, chalk-tinged tannins and a long, precise finish that feels both refined and quietly intense. This is a more classical, vibrant expression of Pontet-Canet that should charm early yet reward patience in the cellar.
Herb-crusted rack of lamb; Grilled ribeye with peppercorn sauce; 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…