Château Pontet Canet 2018

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Pauillac - Grand Cru Classé

98/100 Parker & 98/100 James Suckling

• When to drink this wine To be enjoyed from 2023 to 2053
• Tasted by Lisa Perrotti-Brown in 2021: "The 2018 Pontet-Canet is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. It was aged in 55% oak barrels and 45% amphorae. Deep garnet-purple in color, it explodes in the glass with an atomic perfume of raspberry tart, blackcurrant pastilles, rose oil and Chinese five-spice, giving way to suggestions of cinnamon stick, dusty soil, pencil lead and underbrush. The rich, seductive, full-bodied palate is a hedonist's dream, offering layer after layer of black and red berry jams with plenty of perfumed accents, a beautifully firm but chewy texture and tons of freshness, finishing long with a firework display of exotic spices. This wine is delicious straight from the cellar, but has the backbone to evolve for three decades or more!

Do you know Château Pontet Canet?

Château Pontet-Canet is a red wine produced in the Pauillac appellation, one of the most prestigious appellations in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, France. It is classified as a Cinquième Cru in the official 1855 classification of Médoc wines.

TASTING AND SERVICE

• Here's some information about serving and tasting Château Pontet-Canet:
• Serving: Château Pontet-Canet is generally served at a temperature of 16 to 18 degrees Celsius. Before tasting, we recommend that you let the wine breathe for a while, to allow it to open up and release its aromas. You can use a decanter to speed up this process, gently pouring the wine into the decanter to separate any deposits from the bottom of the bottle.
• Tasting: When tasting Château Pontet-Canet, you can start by observing the wine's color. This wine generally has an intense dark red color with purple highlights. Next, you can smell the aromas emanating from the glass. Château Pontet-Canet often presents aromas of black fruits such as blackberries and blackcurrants, as well as hints of licorice, spices and cedar. On the palate, this wine is generally powerful, complex and well-balanced, with firm tannins and good structure. It offers remarkable length on the palate, and may prove even more enjoyable after a few years' bottle ageing.
• Food pairing: Château Pontet-Canet generally goes well with rich, flavorful dishes such as red meats, game dishes and mature cheeses. You can also pair it with grilled lamb or beef dishes, prime rib, etc. 

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