2015 Pontet-Canet Ex-Chateau 2025

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

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

jamessuckling.com, January 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...
VN 97

Vinous, February 2018

Proprietor Alfred Tesseron and winemaker Jean-Michel Comme produced an absolutely stellar Pontet-Canet in 2015. Sumptuous, racy and totally inviting, the 2015 is all class. Super-ripe dark cherry, plum, spice and exotic...
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...
JD 95

jebdunnuck.com, November 2017

(95+ points) 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...
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
750ML
Percent alcohol
13.5%
Closure
Cork

The 2015 Chateau Pontet Canet is a Bordeaux Blend from the esteemed Pauillac sub-region of Bordeaux, France. Known for its rich tradition in producing high-quality wines, Pontet-Canet offers this vintage as a testament to its continued excellence in winemaking.

This wine showcases the hallmark characteristics of Bordeaux blends with its deep red color and robust structure. While specific reviews are not provided, the 2015 vintage from this producer typically garners attention for its balance and depth. Wines from Pauillac are recognized for their powerful tannins and aging potential, and the 2015 Chateau Pontet Canet is likely no exception.

The wine is sealed with a traditional cork, which may appeal to purists who appreciate the ritual of uncorking a bottle. As no alcohol percentage is listed, it is safe to assume it aligns with the typical range for Bordeaux reds, often around 13-14%.

Chateau Pontet Canet has a reputation for sustainable practices, often integrating biodynamic principles into their vineyard management. Such practices can influence the taste profile of the wine, potentially adding to its complexity and character, which enthusiasts might find appealing.

The absence of specific reviews does not detract from the likely quality of this wine, given its provenance and pedigree. Typically, wines from this estate and vintage are anticipated to exhibit notes of dark fruit, cassis, and perhaps earthy undertones, with a structure suited for aging.

Collectors and enthusiasts of Bordeaux wines might consider the 2015 Chateau Pontet Canet a worthwhile addition to their cellar, with the potential to evolve and develop further nuances over time.