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 purplish color 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 ago
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 (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
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. YANN R. Published on 12/27/2012
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