In Bond Fine Wine. 2008 Château Pontet Canet, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France. Fifth Growth • Red Bordeaux in 12x75cl. Top critic score: 96/100 (RP). Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Since 1995, Château Pontet-Canet has steadily evolved into one of Pauillac’s most distinctive and respected estates. In the market, Pontet-Canet consistently outperforms its Fifth Growth status, often rivalling the Second Growths in quality and market demand. Under the guidance of Alfred Tesseron, it became an early adopter of biodynamic farming, setting it apart within the Médoc. The wines are known for their balance, purity, and refined structure, maturing wines in clay eggs as well as oak. Key vintages such as 2005, 2009, 2010, and 2016 have been widely praised for their depth and ageing potential.
Robert Parker (RP) — 96–98/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 30/04/2009 · Drink 2019-2060
A wine for our children's children. Nobody in Bordeaux is more attentive to detail than Alfred Tesseron is at Pontet-Canet. Fashioned from incredibly low yields, a very late harvest, and a Draconian selection, the 2008 will not be close to drinkability for at least a decade, and it should still be in superb form circa 2060. An absolutely amazing effort, it boasts an inky/black/purple color as wel…
Neal Martin (NM) — 93–95/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 16/04/2009
A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot and 30% Merlot. We learnt a lot after 2007. A deep purple colour. The nose has very good intensity, brambly black fruits, a touch of boysenberry, a hint of the Thames estuary, a slight clayey scent although it is more akin to mudflats. Good definition. With aeration it starts to gain cedar scents. The palate is full-bodied with…
Jancis Robinson MW (JR) — 16–17/20 · JancisRobinson.com, 12/05/2011 · Drink 2014-2022
Only mid ruby. Very much alive but relatively racy and lightweight with a slightly animal note (those horses..?!)