Pontet Canet 2019

Château Pontet-Canet 2019 presents a visually captivating and intensely dark color, accentuated by mesmerizing purple glints that add to its allure. The nose is a symphony of enchanting aromas, ranging from intriguing graphite and cedar-wood notes to the captivating essence of wild fruit. On the palate, the wine showcases a remarkable depth of flavor, beautifully supported by supple tannins and a delightful acidity that adds a lively dimension to the tasting experience. The finish is nothing short of remarkable, unveiling subtle smoky nuances that linger on the palate in an astonishingly long-lasting manner. In this vintage, Pontet-Canet once again exemplifies its mastery of natural refinement, showcasing its finest jewel. The 2019 vintage is undeniably a promise of opulence and indulgence for wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.

Robert Parker - 93 Points

"The 2019 Pontet-Canet offers up an expressive bouquet of plummy fruit, kirsch, dried herbs and peonies. On the palate, it's full-bodied, ample and seamless, with melting tannins, succulent acids, and a long, liqueured finish. Tasted twice, it's a wine I find somewhat perplexing: in a blind tasting, I might be more inclined to place it in Gigondas than Pauillac. I'm far from dogmatic when it comes to what the French call "typicité," and stylistic diversity surely enriches every appellation; but by the same token, I'm not convinced that this is the most compelling aesthetic that a Cabernet-based blend from this part of Bordeaux can realize. Checking in at 13.7% alcohol, some 35% of the production was matured in amphorae, which no doubt contributes to the wine's idiosyncratic identity."

Antonio Galloni - 94 Points

"The 2019 Pontet Canet was picked from September 23 until October 10, finishing with the Petit Verdot, and bottled in mid-June/July. My sample, tasted at the property, was decanted. Matured in 50% new oak and 35% concrete amphora, this is endowed with an intense, enveloping bouquet of opulent blackberry and boysenberry fruit laced with crushed violet and light fig aromas, becoming more floral with aeration and revealing crushed violet petals. The palate is medium-bodied with layered black fruit, cracked black pepper, hints of pencil lead and a splash of soy. This is one of the most powerful Pauillac wines that I encountered this vintage, very juicy and with plenty of rondeur on the very spicy finish. This should give three decades of drinking pleasure."