The vintages
of Château Pontet-Canet

At the end of the day, the biodynamic approach has brought a new dimension to our wines. It has given them greater depth while producing more precise and silky tannins. The length of flavour on the palate has gained in minerality. Our wines are purer and more vibrant. Our feeling is that biodynamic farming has made us respect nature better. And the more we respect it, the more it will give us.Justine Tesseron

Vineyard area

81 hectares

Grape variety

Cabernet Sauvignon 65%
Merlot
30%
Cabernet Franc 3%
Petit Verdot 2%

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The Vintages

Château Pontet-Canet

2021

Deep colour with garnet reflections. The nose is precise and complex, with notes of cedar, blackcurrant, graphite and spices. The mouthfeel is particularly creamy, spicy and clean. The well-integrated tannins support the mid-palate, bringing density and length to the wine. Notes of oak, chocolate, cedar and black fruit give way to a smoky, floral finish.

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2020

Deep colour with purple reflections.The very expressive and airy nose opens with aromas of blackcurrant, peonies and liquorice. The palate is generous, full and creamy. The acidity and tannins melt together, giving the wine its upright character. The long finish is dominated by smoky aromas, black fruit and mint.

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2019

The wine displays a very attractive, intensely dark colour with purple glints. The nose adds to the appeal, offering a magical array of aromatics ranging from graphite and cedar-wood notes to aromas of wild fruit. The depth of flavour on the palate is underpinned by soft tannins and lovely acidity. The finish, which reveals subtle smoky notes, is amazingly long. In this vintage, Pontet-Canet, shows once again that natural refinement is its finest jewel. 2019, without doubt, is a promise of voluptuousness for all wine lovers.

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2018

A dark garnet red shading almost to black, the wine has a precise, complex nose on aromas of black fruit, violet and spice. Succulent and dense on the attack, underpinned by powerful yet creamy tannins, it opens up on the palate to reveal fresh and mineral notes which bring radiant length. Definitely more than a Pauillac, this 2018 is a great Pontet-Canet that may be enjoyed young or in several years’ time.

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2017

The wine is deep, glossy crimson. The fresh nose reveals an elegant balance of fruity, floral and mineral notes. Great harmony is found on the palate between a highly refined tannic structure and comforting depth and length. A very fine wine indeed.

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2016

The wine has a deep, dark colour and a powerful, complex nose, fresh and with a comforting purity. The impressive attack is sustained by a dense, full-bodied and refreshing structure, with succulent and highly precise tannins, leading into a sumptuous finish. A legend! This 2016 has a pedigree and a strength that attain to our idea of perfection.

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2015

The wine has an impressively intense colour and a complex nose dominated by fresh fruit aromas. It is huge on the palate, powerful, vibrant and incredibly smooth, sustained throughout by a freshness which imparts a deliciously succulent finish. There is a bracing energy to this wine. People will long write up the virtues of this 2015 as a wine for the long haul.

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2014

An intense crimson, the wine has a bewitching nose with clearly defined and precise fruit, underlined by mineral notes which connect the wine to the terroir from which it came. The full and elegant attack leads into a fresh, dense and silky mid-palate on chiselled tannins, followed by an impressively long finish. A harmonious and energetic wine and a great success.

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2013

The wine has an intense colour. On the nose, highly precise fruit aromas mingle with mineral notes. The balance on the palate is superb, with exceptionally refined tannins, displaying great density but a lace-like structure. Superbly complex, with an extraordinary array of flavours, it is smooth and above all very long. This is a wine that will go far, a great wine, for it is a wine of emotion.

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2012

The wine has a deep, glittering hue and a complex nose on which black fruit aromas mingle with graphite and spice notes. The structure on the palate is particularly dense and long, with chiselled tannins of incredible precision. A 2012 of remarkable purity and energy, with fantastic fruit and radiance that take it to the peak. For the first time, Pontet-Canet matured nearly a third of the vintage in concrete amphorae.

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2011

The wine has great depth of colour and a fresh, incredibly pure nose which pleasantly combines minerality, fruit aromas and floral notes. Energetic and with fabulous substance, it displays consummate balance on the palate, with a magical radiance and a taffeta mouthfeel. Fruit, tannins and acidity all combine harmoniously. The magical encounter of a great terroir and biodynamics. A new masterpiece!

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2010

The colour is crimson shading to black. Aromas of violet, blackberry, redcurrant and cherry among others predominate on the highly complex and vibrant nose. On the palate, the wine displays a forthright structure of impressive length. Radiant fruit, exquisite freshness, shimmering substance and patrician tannins define this widely acclaimed vintage. Fine, supple and gracious, the wine leaves a lasting memory of consummate pleasure. Certainly the finest Pontet-Canet of the modern era and the first vintage to be certified 100% organic and biodynamic!

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2009

A dark crimson colour, the wine has an exceptionally complex nose on which blackcurrant and blackberry aromas combine with graphite notes and a floral touch of violet that brings additional elegance. The attack is powerful and restrained, while the long and highly refined tannic structure is set off by a refreshing acidity. Amazingly harmonious. A very fine Pontet-Canet!

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2008

A particularly intense colour heralds the quality of the vintage, while the mature nose expresses red and black fruit aromas with light oak and some floral notes. On the palate, a very generous tannic structure is complemented by uncommon refinement and precision. Graced with succulent tannins, the wine has a vibrancy that captivates with its emotional appeal. The quintessence of the Pontet-Canet terroir!

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2007

Very deep robe. Explosive nose of black and red fruits with a beautiful minerality that one finds in recent vintages of Chateau Pontet-Canet. On the palate, the attack is full and leaves great length with finesse whilst subtlety conserving the tannins strength so characteristic of this vintage. The length is impressive with a beautiful freshness. The tactile sensations on the palate persist in a very long finish. The velvet texture no longer describes the tannins but more that of lace. It is a very beautiful wine which once more shows the greatness of Château Pontet-Canet’s terroir.

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2006

Very intense colour. Very strong nose, dominated above all by fruity notes and a high mineral content. Cultivation methods add a touch of additional complexity. Strong palate and full-flavoured. The wine is structured, with very smooth tannins. The finish is long and savoury.

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2005

Very intense colour. Very intense nose, marked by notes of cherry, blackberry and redcurrant with traces of vanilla, liquorice and cedar. The attack is full to the palate. The tannins of great smoothness reveal a fine elegance. The finish, with no trace of aggressiveness, is marked by a good length.

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2004

With its profound nearly opaque colour, the intense nose expresses a refined complexity with spicy notes of liquorish, coffee and vanilla mixed with red and black fruits such as blackberry’s and toasted cherries. Once in the mouth, the attack is full with an evolution that is at the same time long and luscious. In the midst of the long juicy tannins, the finale carries the unmistakable and unique character of a great Pauillac. The aromas in the mouth are extremely persistent. It really is a great vintage.

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2003

Very intense colour. The very powerful nose features an excellent balance between fruit (blackberry, raspberry) and wood (liquorice, toasty notes). On the palate, the attack is full but very mild. This wine stands out with its fine length and imposing structure – a characteristic of great Pauillacs – made up of extremely smooth tannins. The finish shows no trace of aggressiveness and is very long.

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2002

On the nose, a woody hint is dominated by floral notes such as violets and red fruits. The attack is full and followed by a structure in the mouth which is both full-bodied and very rich. The tannins demonstrate great quality without the roughness and the length in mouth is impressive.

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2001

Intense ruby colour. A complex nose of red and dark berries well balanced with notes of vanilla and liquorice. After a full “attack”, the tannins have considerable finesse showing the greatness of the terroir. On the palate this wine is characterised by a vibrant structure and full, long finish. The aromas in the mouth confirm the aromatic potential of this wine. A wine for the long term.

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Château Pontet-Canet

2000

Very intense colour. In the nose, good balance between the fruit (blackberry, strawberry) and the wood (liquorice, grilled note). In the mouth, the attack is rich but very soft. The wine is characterised by a very good length with an imposing structure composed of soft tannins. The finale, which is not aggressive, is very long.

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