The 2009 Pontet-Canet Bordeaux Blend from Pauillac, France, stands as a triumph in modern winemaking, earning exceptional praise across various esteemed wine publications. This vintage exhibits a deep garnet hue and is composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot.
Wine Enthusiast awarded this wine a perfect score, noting its "purest fruit, great freshness and ripeness," and highlighting its "structured with dry tannins" yet "blackcurrant freshness" (Wine Enthusiast). Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also bestowed a perfect score, praising its "opulent scents of crème de cassis," and describing it as "full-bodied, rich, spicy and oh-so-decadent in the mouth" (Lisa Perrotti-Brown).
Jeb Dunnuck considers it "the greatest wine from this address to date," with a "gorgeous perfume of blackcurrants, lead pencil, graphite, crushed rocks, and damp earth" (jebdunnuck.com). Similarly, James Suckling describes the wine as having "stunning aromas of fresh flowers, with blueberries, blackberries and currants" and emphasizes its "super balance and finesse" (jamessuckling.com).
Notably, Wine Spectator remarks on its "stunning espresso and warm fig confiture aromas," and anticipates it will be best from 2018 through 2038, with "equal parts fruit and earth" (Wine Spectator). Neal Martin's Wine Journal appreciates its "very rich, almost extravagant bouquet with blackberry, black olive compote," although questions if it matches the finish of the 2010 vintage (Neal Martin’s Wine Journal).
Other reviews, like those from Decanter and TheWineCellarInsider.com, highlight the wine's rich and generous character, with Decanter noting its "sumptuous black-fruits nose" and TheWineCellarInsider.com praising its "balance, richness, length, and a sense of depth."
In summary, the 2009 Pontet-Canet delivers a masterful blend of power, elegance, and longevity, making it a standout choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
