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Pontet Canet 2012

Pauillac, Fifth Growth

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12 75cl Bottle Case 12 £690 per Case Case [Add to shopping basket]
Tasting Notes

This impeccably run, biodynamically farmed estate of Alfred Tesseron goes from strength to strength. The 2012 triumphs once again with its notes of dark plum, blackcurrant, licorice and almost a hint of truffle, its full-bodied, supple tannins, and beautiful, expensive mouthfeel. Complex and deep, this dense ruby/purple-colored wine may not be at the level of the 2009 or 2010, but it is a successful wine in this vintage, and a significant wine in 2012.

Score: 93

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2107-2035 01 April 2015

A softer, less powerful and less prodigiously endowed Pontet Canet, the 2012 exhibits notes of crème de cassis and new barrique vanillin followed by a medium-bodied, elegant wine with sweeter tannin (and less of it) than is found in the great vintages that immediately precede it. The 2012 is certainly outstanding and, in fact, many readers may prefer it to the blockbuster, out-of-this-world, over-sized 2010, 2009 and 2008. Medium-bodied, pure and expressive, this classic Pauillac should only require 5-6 years of cellaring. It should drink well for two decades thereafter.

Score: 91 - 94

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2018-2038 26 April 2013

This shows incredible decadence and opulence for the vintage with dried meat, black berry, blueberries and hints of mushroom. Full body, very polished silky tannins and a chewy finish. Lots of richness for the vintage. Persistent palate. This was aged 35% in cement eggs for 12 months. Better in 2018.

Score: 93

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Maturity: 2018+ 01 February 2015

A wine that makes you want to drink it already. It’s stylish with berries, currants, cedar and stone aromas and flavors. Full body, with very integrated tannins and a long, long finish. A small percentage of the wine is now aged in cement vats instead of oak barrels. This touches all the senses. A beauty. Made from biodynamic grapes.

Score: 94 - 95

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 04 April 2013

65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot. Picked 4-17 October. Blackish purple. Much gentler than most. Easy and round and sating smooth and gouleyant with sufficient freshness .. Just. Very plush and round and easy. Lots of freshness. Highly distinctive. Rather dry and sudden on the end but really lovely on the way there. Gorgeous start and middle. I'm worried only by the finish. All texture and first two thirds of the experience.

Score: 17 - 18

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2018-2030 24 April 2013