2009 Chateau Pontet-Canet Bordeaux - 100 pts!
Château Pontet-Canet was founded by Jean-Francois de Pontet, royal governor of the Médoc, who combined several Pauillac vineyard plots in the 1720s. His descendants added neighboring parcels in Canet. The wine was not château-bottled until 1972.
Pontet-Canet has been owned by the Tesseron family of Cognac fame since 1975, and under the family's control quality has risen greatly, along with auction prices and popularity. Pontet-Canet is Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant, and is full bodied with significant long-term cellaring potential.
Varietal |
Bordeaux Blend |
Vintage |
2009 |
Rating |
100 RP |
Bottle Size |
750ml |
Bottle Quantity |
1 |
Country |
France |
Region |
Bordeaux |
Location |
Pauillac
|
Producer |
Pontet-Canet |
Color |
Red |
Wine Type |
Table |
Robert Parker |
100 RP - Deep garnet in color, the 2009 Pontet-Canet slips sensuously from the glass with opulent scents of crème de cassis, baked plums and Black Forest cake plus suggestions of Chinese five spice, potpourri, oolong tea and menthol. Full-bodied, rich, spicy and oh-so-decadent in the mouth, it has a fantastically velvety frame and seamless freshness, finishing very long.
|
Varietal |
Bordeaux Blend |
Vintage |
2009 |
Rating |
100 RP |
Bottle Size |
750ml |
Bottle Quantity |
1 |
Country |
France |
Region |
Bordeaux |
Location |
Pauillac
|
Producer |
Pontet-Canet |
Color |
Red |
Wine Type |
Table |