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Pontet Canet 2001

Pauillac, Fifth Growth

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Tasting Notes

Very solid, thick Pauillac nose. Lots of matter here. This is the Ghislaine Barthod of the Médoc! Masses of density though not a lot of lift. Fresh finish.

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2014-2030 27 March 2012

Tasted at Bordeaux Index’s Pontet-Canet dinner at The Ledbury. The ’01 is a great Pontet-Canet. It has a classic nose of graphite, blackberry, cedar and oyster shell with great definition and intensity. With time it develops more Margaux-like, floral aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, crisp and tense with a graceful, more feminine finish that displays great precision and poise. Superb. Tasted February 2011.

Score: 93

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 November 2011

One of the great estates of the Medoc, Pontet-Canet has enjoyed increasing attention as well as a draconian selection process by owner Albert Tesseron ever since his breakthrough vintage of 1994. The 2001 does not possess the power of the 2000 or the huge 2003, but it is still a very fine albeit tannic, lighter wine. A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, and small percentages of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it was produced from modest yields of 37 hectoliters per hectare. Revealing classic cassis aromas, medium to full body, a firm structure with plenty of finesse, a closed personality, and dominant as well as intrusive tannin, it should age well for 12-20 years, but patience will be required. Certainly the concentration appears up to the level of the tannin. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2017.

Score: 89

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2007-2017 30 June 2004