Ratings: B&D 17.5/20, RVF 17/20, Gault Millau 91–92/100, Guide Hachette 1*, Robert Parker 90+/100, Wine Spectator 93/100, L'Express 17/20, Le Monde 18.5/20
“A remarkable success: a very rich, harmonious, long wine with a texture that is both dense and silky, which seems unique among its peers in the vintage.” (Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2010 - Bettane & Desseauve). Delivered in a wooden case for orders of 6 bottles.
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Eye
Very deep color, almost opaque
Nose
Very intense, spicy, complex, and refined, with a blend of red and black fruits (blackberries, morello cherries, etc.) as well as notes of licorice, coffee, and vanilla
Palate
The attack is full-bodied. The palate is both long and rich. The finish, with its silky tannins, bears the unmistakable hallmark of a great Pauillac. The flavors linger on the palate.
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur une entrecôte à la bordelaise, un carré d'agneau, une lièvre en saupiquet... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (2021 Guide) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the estate:
This wine has become one of the most sought-after in the Médoc thanks to an extraordinary partnership between Jean-Michel Comme, a passionate and charismatic estate manager dedicated to authenticity, and Alfred Tesseron, an equally committed owner-manager willing to take any risk. Their partnership has enabled the vineyard’s transition to organic viticulture—an inspiration to all their neighbors—and the refinement of winemaking techniques tailored to their quest for authenticity in expressing the terroir and the vintage. There is no longer a second wine; the entire harvest goes into the grand vin. In terms of style, in recent vintages, a portion aged in concrete tanks perfectly balances the oak and releases all the aromatic purity of an exceptional wine.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the estate:
Owned by the Tesseron family, Pontet-Canet owes much to the tireless efforts of Jean-Michel Comme, who spearheaded the transition to biodynamics and has shaped the estate’s winemaking philosophy for some thirty years. He left the estate in May 2020, handing the reins to Mathieu Bessonnet. In any case, the estate is well on its way, and there is no reason to believe it will not continue along the path it has charted. It is now up to Justine Tesseron, Alfred’s daughter and now at the helm, to keep Pontet-Canet in this league of its own. A tour of the cellar, the horse stables, and the winemaking facilities reveals just how far the château has taken its vision of excellence and respect for nature to the extreme—whether the grumblers like it or not. A pioneer, Pontet-Canet has sparked a powerful movement in the Médoc that is now setting the standard.
Customer rating
4.8/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. BRUNO T. Published on January 2, 2015
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