2016 Chateau Pontet-Canet Pauillac Grand Cru Classe

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Pontet-Canet’s rich, plush 100pt Pauillac

Pauillac 750 ml

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100 pts

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2016 | Pauillac | France

Cabernet Sauvignon

65%

Merlot

30%

Cabernet Franc

3%

14.5

Decant for 2 hours

60°

Now - 2050

A Bordeaux that Stands with the Best

Château Pontet-Canet is the legendary Pauillac Fifth Growth that drinks just like a First Growth.

“If any estate understands the impact of tiny details, it is Pontet-Canet,” wrote Bordeaux authority Jane Anson about the estate, whose stunning rise is thanks to the dedication of Alfred Tesseron, the proprietor since 1994.

We recently had the privilege of tasting with him, and he was candid about the casual fanaticism that has led his estate to be regarded alongside the greats of Bordeaux: “I taste every single fermenter,” he told us, with an undimming twinkle in his eye. His commitment to biodynamic farming—even in the face of skepticism from the Bordeaux old-guard—is another reason why Pontet-Canet is inarguably at the top of its game.

Having changed hands only twice over two centuries, Pontet-Canet boasts a rare ownership legacy in Bordeaux. But it was the Tesseron family (of Château Lafon-Rochet in St.-Estèphe) and the leadership of Alfred Tesseron that cemented the château’s place in the Pauillac pantheon. “Throughout history farmers have been laboring, innovating, to get the most fruit possible from their land,” Alfred told us. “All that interests me is what we need to do to get the best quality.”

If you love Napa Valley wine, the rich, plush profile of this 2016 Pauillac, which nabbed 98+ points from Wine Advocate, is a great place to begin your encounter with Pontet-Canet—just give it at least another 5–8 years of bottle age.

This is a Bordeaux that stands with the best, bar none.

Deep purple-ruby in color. Led by captivating aromas of blackcurrant, black plum, ground stone, and pencil lead, all complemented by complex touches of rose petal, allspice, fresh leather, and clove. Powerful and tightly packed on entry, it’s full-bodied but graceful and finishes beautifully long, with flavors of black cherry, minerals, and a touch of fresh herbs. This is bound for a long and fruitful life in the cellar. Drink now–2050.

100 pts

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A voluptuous wine, this is rich and fruity yet properly balanced by a magnificent structure. Pure, crisp and packed with a black currant flavor, this will be a remarkable wine as it develops. Still young, it needs many years to develop. Don't think about drinking before 2025.

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2016 Chateau Pontet-Canet Pauillac Grand Cru Classe

Pontet-Canet’s rich, plush 100pt Pauillac

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Chateau Pontet-Canet

Pauillac 750 ml

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Oak Intensity

Body

Acidity

Tannin

Aromatic Intensity

Cabernet Sauvignon

65%

Merlot

30%

Cabernet Franc

3%

14.5

Decant for 2 hours

60°

Now - 2050

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Pontet-Canet’s rich, plush 100pt Pauillac

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Chateau Pontet-Canet

Pauillac 750 ml

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Oak Intensity

Body

Acidity

Tannin

Aromatic Intensity

Cabernet Sauvignon

65%

Merlot

30%

Cabernet Franc

3%

14.5

Decant for 2 hours

60°

Now - 2050

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