Pontet Canet Pauillac 5eme Cru 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pontet Canet
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 5eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 3%, Petit Verdot 2%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Vinous 95–97 (Antonio Galloni). James Suckling ~99; Wine Enthusiast ~98; Wine Spectator 94; Wine Advocate/WP compilations vary (reported 93–100)

Tasting Note
Intensely dark with purple glints; aromas of graphite, cedar, dark wild fruits and floral lift. Plush, layered palate with soft, finely grained tannins, lively acidity and a long, subtly smoky finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, game birds, mature hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), soy-braised beef, Sichuan beef with moderate heat.

Production Method
Organic/biodynamic viticulture, gravity-fed cellars; 2019 used manual sorting and punchdowns; aged in a mix of new and used oak and amphora/concrete (16–18 months).

Vineyard Info
Château Pontet-Canet (5ème Cru Classé 1855) is family-owned by the Tesserons, 81 ha of vines on gravel soils opposite Mouton; pioneer of large-scale organic/biodynamic practices in Bordeaux.