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92 Wine Spectator
Focused, with a still-juicy edge to the mix of black currant and black cherry compote flavors, which are giving way steadily to mouthwatering tobacco and iron notes and refined singed cedar threads through the finish. Textbook Pauillac. Drink now through 2025. NA cases made.—J.M.
17 Rene Gabriel
02: Fassprobe (17/20): Dichtes, tintiges Bouquet, viel Heidelbeeren, intensiver Cabernet-Duft mit Nelkenaromen und Lorbeerblättern. Fester, fleischiger Gaumen, eine sehr gute Konzentration zeigend, Muskeln, Gerbstoffe und Kraft dominieren den Wein, der noch Charme mit dem Ausbau entwickeln muss. Auf alle Fälle ist er einer der charaktervollsten Grands Crus im Médoc. Momentan halt noch mit einer gewissen Härte versehen, welche aber gleichzeitig Charakter verleiht. 04: Dichtes Granat, rubiner Rand. Reifes Cabernet-Bouquet, feine Ledernoten, Korinthen, Teer, der tiefgründigste der Serie. Fleischiger Gaumen mit deutlichem Vanillin, ein Hauch Edelhölzer, Mahagonitouch, gerösteter Kaffee und viel Black Currant im Finale. Grosses Potential für mindestens zwanzig Jahre. Erst im Nachklang kommen die sehr verlangenden, mit Muskeln bepackten Gerbstoffe zum Tragen. Kann noch zulegen. 17/20 2009 – 2022
89 Robert Parker
One of the great estates of the Medoc, Pontet-Canet has enjoyed increasing attention as well as a draconian selection process by owner Albert Tesseron ever since his breakthrough vintage of 1994. The 2001 does not possess the power of the 2000 or the huge 2003, but it is still a very fine albeit tannic, lighter wine. A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, and small percentages of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it was produced from modest yields of 37 hectoliters per hectare. Revealing classic cassis aromas, medium to full body, a firm structure with plenty of finesse, a closed personality, and dominant as well as intrusive tannin, it should age well for 12-20 years, but patience will be required. Certainly the concentration appears up to the level of the tannin. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2017.
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Château Pontet Canet
The legendary Médoc estate, Château Pontet-Canet has been under the ownership of the Tesseron family for over four decades. However, its history dates back to the early 18th century, when royal governor of the Médoc, Jean-François de Pontet put together several vineyard plots in Pauillac. Just about a century later, the Universal Exhibition of 1855 confirmed the château’s elite status with a Fifth Growth rank. With 81-hectares of vineyards planted on the best gravel soils of the appellation, Pontet-Canet was one of the first Bordeaux estates to be both Certified Organic and Biodynamic starting with their 2010 vintage. Over the past forty years, in the interest of quality, to better reflect the unique terroir of their wines, the family has made several renovations to the estate, including technical innovations in the winemaking department. Today, the winery is run by Alfred Tesseron and produces quintessential Pauillac wines. They are big, powerful and dense reds with supple, well-rounded tannins that are complimented with intense fragrances of cassis and cedar. Both with spectacular ageing potentials, the estate’s second wine, Hauts de Pontet and the impressive Grand Vin, Pontet-Canet are impeccably made.