Chateau Pontet-Canet is bright and brilliant with full-bodied fruit, yet finesse, in the mouth. It expresses energy, tension and intensity.

The fruit is fermented with native yeast in semi-conical concrete tanks that facilitate punch-downs. The wine then macerates for an additional four weeks before being removed from the pomace for maturation. One-third of the wine is aged in large, concrete amphorae, designed expressly for Pontet-Canet. The rest ages in French oak barrels.

The 2011 Pontet-Canet is a Bordeaux Blend from the Pauillac region in Bordeaux, France. This red wine is produced by Pontet-Canet and features a cork closure with an alcohol content of 13.0%. The blend consists of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, cultivated on a biodynamic 120-hectare estate planted in gravel, clay, and limestone soil.

John Sweeney of JJ Buckley awarded this wine an impressive 97 points, describing it as having a "deep ruby core with a bright ruby rim" and aromas of "blackberry, red cherry, cassis, licorice, and cedar." Sweeney highlights the wine's "super fine-grained tannins and a bright vibrant acidity," calling it "totally complete; a polished and persistent wine with loads of character."

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, with reviewer Lisa Perrotti-Brown, gave the 2011 Pontet-Canet a score of 93. Perrotti-Brown noted its "deep garnet color" and "exuberant notes of redcurrant jelly, warm cassis, and blackberry pie." The wine is characterized by its "lively red and black fruits and compelling mineral accents," finishing with a "provocative lift."

James Suckling, from jamessuckling.com, rated the wine 95 points, praising its "lots of ripe berries, verging on dried fruits." He mentioned that it is "full and chewy with ripe, round, chewy tannins," and suggested that it needs "lots of bottle age," recommending to try it in 2018.

Wine Enthusiast granted the wine 96 points, commending its "rich, grandiose" nature and the integration of "dusty tannins with juicy fruits seamlessly." The review emphasized the wine's "precise yet generous" expression and advised not to drink it before 2020.

Wine Spectator's review by JM rated it 92 points, noting its "prominent notes of espresso and ganache leading to a core of crushed plum and blackberry confiture." JM also highlighted its "lush" nature and "loamy hint to underscore the finish."

John Gilman from View From The Cellar also scored it 92 points, mentioning its "deep, full-bodied, very pure and classically balanced" profile. He noted the "lovely core of fruit, firm, well-integrated tannins and excellent focus and grip."

Overall, the 2011 Pontet-Canet is highly praised across multiple reviews for its rich fruit profile, fine tannins, and vibrant acidity. It stands out as a polished and characterful wine, recommended for aging to fully appreciate its potential.