Ratings: Robert Parker 96–100/100, RVF 20/20, Gault Millau 19/20
“The 2010 vintage is a legend in the making, endowed with astonishing precision and depth. The mouthfeel and the perfect texture of the tannins are enough to move even the most jaded of tasters” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2013 - RVF)
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Eye
A deep purple verging on black
Nose
highly complex, with a vibrant character dominated by notes of violet, blackberry, redcurrant, and cherry
Palate
harmonious, with a structure of impressive straightness and length. It is both dense and airy
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur une entrecôte à la bordelaise, un carré d'agneau, une lièvre en saupiquet... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide): 5 stars (Exceptional producers, those 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 exceptional partnership: Jean-Michel Comme, a charismatic and passionate estate manager dedicated to authenticity, and Alfred Tesseron, an equally committed and risk-taking owner and administrator. Their close collaboration enabled the vineyard's conversion to organic viticulture, inspiring all the neighbors, and the refinement of a winemaking process perfectly suited to their quest for truth in expressing the terroir and the vintage. There is no longer a second wine; the entire harvest is used for the grand vin. Stylistically, in recent vintages, a proportion of aging in concrete tanks perfectly balances the oak influence and releases the full aromatic purity of this 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 work of Jean-Michel Comme, the architect of the transition to biodynamic farming and the driving force behind the winemaking process for some thirty years. He left the estate in May 2020, handing the reins to Mathieu Bessonnet. Nevertheless, the estate is off to a great start, and there's no reason to believe it won't continue along the path he forged. It now falls to Justine Tesseron, Alfred's daughter, and now at the helm, to maintain Pontet-Canet's exceptional status. A visit to the cellars, the stables, and the winemaking facilities reveals the extent to which the château has pushed its vision of excellence and respect for nature to the extreme, much to the chagrin of the naysayers. A pioneer, Pontet-Canet has instilled a powerful current in the Médoc, one that has since become a model for others.
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by YANN R. Posted on 12/27/2012
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