Chateau Pontet Canet 2021

Château Pontet-Canet, a renowned Fifth Growth estate from the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, is located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. The 2021 vintage is a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Petit Verdot.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Aromas of blackberries, cloves, Indian spices, rose petals, bruised orchard fruit, and cherry pit.
• Palate: Medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with a layered mid-palate and refined tannins that assert themselves on the firm, saline finish.
• Finish: Persistent and elegant, showcasing a balance of complexity and freshness.

Accolades

• Wine Enthusiast: 97 Points – "The dense color and the perfumed aromas set the scene for a rich wine full of fruit. The balance is already there, complex with structure and dense juicy fruits. The wine is impressive."
• James Suckling: 95 Points – "The 2021 Château Pontet-Canet is rock solid in the vintage and certainly shows the vibrant, vivid style of the estate today with its bright, exotic blue fruits, violets, and graphite-like aromatics."

Optimal Drinking Window

This wine is expected to develop beautifully with age and is best enjoyed from 2028 through 2049.

Serving Suggestions

Decanting for about 2-4 hours is recommended to allow the wine to open up fully. Serve at a temperature of 15.5°C (60°F).