Pontet Canet 2020

Pontet-Canet 2020 is a Bordeaux red that captivates with its profound expression and undeniable complexity. The wine presents itself with a deep, inky color that hints at the richness within. The nose is an intricate tapestry of aromas, unveiling an enticing bouquet of blackcurrant, blackberry, and ripe plum, intertwined with subtle notes of cedar, tobacco, and a touch of graphite. This aromatic symphony sets the stage for a palate that is equally impressive, boasting a full-bodied and well-structured character. The flavors of dark fruits are complemented by nuances of dark chocolate, espresso, and hints of violet. The wine's velvety texture is supported by finely integrated tannins, contributing to a seamless and luxurious mouthfeel. As the journey unfolds, the finish is a crescendo of taste, lingering with persistence and leaving a lasting impression of dark fruit nuances, a touch of spice, and a subtle hint of earthiness. Pontet-Canet 2020 stands as a testament to the estate's commitment to excellence, offering a Bordeaux experience that is both powerful and refined, with the promise of graceful aging.

Robert Parker - 92+ Points

"While Justine Tesseron declined my request to taste at the property, I was able to acquire a bottle of the 2020 Pontet-Canet for review. The wine starts strong, wafting from the glass with attractive aromas of cherries, sweet berries and plum preserve mingled with lilac and licorice, but that's followed by a medium to full-bodied, firm and extracted palate that lacks the amplitude and flesh to conceal the rather drying tannins which dominate the earthy finish. It's an open secret among Bordeaux insiders that this estate—which has benefited from such significant and laudable investments and which was on such an upward trajectory through 2011—has been a perplexingly erratic performer since 2012, intermingling successful vintages with relative failures, and the 2020 only confirms that. While the 2020 isn't by any means a flawed wine, and time may well be kind to it, it doesn't transcend this estate's fifth growth status, even if this château's terroir clearly has the potential to."

Antonio Galloni - 95 Points

"The 2020 Pontet Canet, which was picked from 14 September, has quite a plush bouquet with blackberry, raspberry coulis, cedar and light touches of espresso that hover in the background. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins. There remains a noticeable and indeed pleasurable sprinkling of black pepper complementing that black fruit. Quite structured on the finish (more so than previous vintages) with a gentle but insistent grip. Unquestionably this is more classically styled than the recently blind-tasted 2019 and should mature well in bottle. Excellent."