2015 Pontet-Canet Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 6L
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REVIEWS

JS 98 JL 97 WA 97 TWI 97 WE 97 DC 95 JA 95 JD 95 WS 94
JS 98

jamessuckling.com, February 2018

So much floral and dark-fruit character with almonds and walnut shell. Full body and ultra-fine tannins. Powerful. Classic style with a harmony and energy. Goes on for minutes. A superb wine with great fruit. Real...
JL 97

TheWineCellarInsider.com, July 2022

Deeply colored, initially you notice Cuban cigars, eucalyptus, coffee bean, flowers, blackberries, and cassis. On the palate, the wine is rich, plush, and polished with an opulence to the texture. The fruit is packed and...
WA 97

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, May 2020

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Pontet-Canet comes charging out of the glass with fantastically expressive notes of black cherry preserves, black raspberries and blackcurrant pastilles plus touches of kirsch, wilted...
TWI 97

The Wine Independent, June 2022

A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2015 Pontet-Canet is deep garnet-purple colored. It rolls effortlessly out of the glass with notes of blackcurrant pastilles...
WE 97

Wine Enthusiast, April 2018

Succulent fruits, rich tannins and juicy acidity are in perfect harmony in this wine produced from biodynamic grapes. It has a rich, velvet texture and dense structure, sumptuous and already balanced and delicious...
DC 95

Decanter, September 2021

Ruby with a purple rim, no second wine made starting with this vintage. More expressive and opulent aromatics than in 2014, with ripe red and black fruit. The irresistible, juicy palate with creamy texture recalls the...
JA 95

janeanson.com, September 2021

Vibrant plum colour, followed by spiced plum on the nose, more exotic in its range of flavours and silky texture than many vintages, still powerful and in its primary fruit phase. This is a gorgeous wine, hard to argue...
JD 95

jebdunnuck.com, November 2017

95+ The 2015 Pontet Canet is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot brought up in 50% new oak, and 35% in amphora. With textbook Pauillac notes of lead pencil shavings, tobacco...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, March 2018

This sports a lovely core of gently steeped plum, blackberry and black currant fruit, carried by velvety structure, while smoldering tobacco and charcoal notes fill in through the finish. Fleshes out steadily in the...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pauillac
Vintage 2015
Size 6L
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

Chateau Pontet-Canet is a Fifth Growth Bordeaux wine estate owned by the Tesseron family (of Cognac fame) since 1975. The estate is a rarity in the Medoc, having known only three owners over a course of three centuries.

The vineyard spans 81 hectares in Pauillac, atop an outcropping of Garonne gravel over limestone. After a first trial in 2004, which took place on 14 hectares, Pontet-Canet fully converted the estate to biodynamic agriculture. They obtained organic certification from Ecocert, biodynamic certification from Biodyvin in 2010, and from Demeter in 2014.

Alfred Tesseron uses horses to plow the vineyards of Pontet Canet since they are gentler and lighter than tractors. Because the horses never step in the same place twice, the soils are always aerated in different parts, bringing much needed oxygen to the soil.

The vines have an average age of 40 to 45 years. Their varietal plantings are Cabernet Sauvignon (62%), Merlot (32%), Cabernet Franc (4%) and three parcels of Petit Verdot (2%).

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 2015 Pontet-Canet is a remarkable Bordeaux blend that showcases the excellence of the Pauillac region in France. With its deep garnet-purple color, this wine immediately captivates the senses. Upon swirling the glass, an explosion of aromas is unleashed, including enticing notes of black cherry preserves, black raspberries, and blackcurrant pastilles. Subtle hints of kirsch, wilted roses, tobacco, camphor, and cinnamon stick add layers of complexity to the bouquet, while a waft of fragrant soil completes the olfactory experience.

On the palate, this full-bodied wine reveals a symphony of black and red fruit flavors that are beautifully interwoven. Blackberries, black cherries, and red currants dance on the tongue, supported by very firm, finely grained tannins that provide structure and elegance. The wine displays provocative freshness, which adds vibrancy and lift to the fruit. The finish is nothing short of extraordinary, with incredible length and a stunningly perfumed aftertaste that lingers on the palate.

Renowned wine critic Lisa Perrotti-Brown of Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded the 2015 Pontet-Canet an impressive score of 97 points. She describes the wine as "sumptuous, racy, and totally inviting," highlighting its alluring personality and assertive power. The wine is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, aged in a combination of new oak, terra cotta, and neutral oak.

This wine has received high praise from multiple critics, further solidifying its status as a world-class Bordeaux. Jeb Dunnuck awarded it 95 points, praising its textbook Pauillac characteristics and its potential for long-term cellaring. James Suckling awarded it an impressive 98 points, noting its floral and dark fruit character, ultra-fine tannins, and classic Bordeaux style. Wine Enthusiast and Vinous also rated it highly, with scores of 97 points each, commending its succulent fruits, rich tannins, and juicy acidity.

The 2015 Pontet-Canet is a wine that demands attention and promises an exceptional drinking experience. While it is already delicious, with its rich, velvet texture and dense structure, it is a wine that will benefit from further aging. It is recommended to wait until at least 2026 before opening a bottle, as it will continue to evolve and develop in complexity. However, for those who cannot resist temptation, it can be enjoyed now with decanting. This wine is a true testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of the Pontet-Canet estate and is a must-have for any serious wine collector.