{"product_id":"chateau-pontet-canet-2005","title":"Château Pontet-Canet 2005","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, Robert Parker,May 2020 - 97P\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasted at the Pontet-Canet vertical in London, the 2005 Château Pontet-Canet has long been one of the stars of the vintage and this might well be the best of over a dozen showings of this wine. However, do not expect ostentation on the nose. This is 2005 and like many wines of this vintage, even with considerable decanting, it remained broody and introspective on the nose, as if it is checking you out and seeing if you are worthy. Once you have been accepted, then it swings the doors open to reveal gorgeous scents of blackberry, briary and cassis fruit, perhaps a little more sous-bois than I have noticed compared to previous bottles. The palate is medium-bodied, but dense and structured—certainly a more masculine Pontet-Canet built for long-term ageing. Yet it retains marvelous freshness and vitality all the way through to the pencil-lead, quite saline finish. I suspect that the 2009 Pontet-Canet is more approachable than the 2005, so heeding Robert Parker's sage advice, afford this up to ten years in your cellar and then reap the rewards of patience. Tasted February 2016.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Pontet-Canet is a prestigious wine estate located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. Classified as a Fifth Growth (Cinquième Cru Classé) in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, it has gained recognition as one of the \"Super Seconds,\" often producing wines of exceptional quality that rival those of First Growths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Founded in the early 18th century by Jean-François de Pontet, the estate has changed hands several times, with significant renovations and improvements made under the ownership of the Tesseron family since 1975.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e: The estate spans approximately 81 hectares, primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (62%), Merlot (32%), Cabernet Franc (4%), and Petit Verdot (2%). The vineyards are managed according to biodynamic principles, making it a leader in sustainable viticulture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e: Château Pontet-Canet employs innovative techniques and meticulous vineyard management to produce wines that are noted for their depth, fruit brightness, and harmony. The estate's commitment to quality has led to high acclaim from critics and collectors alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Leadership\u003c\/strong\u003e: The estate is currently managed by Justine Tesseron, following in the footsteps of her father Alfred Tesseron, who significantly enhanced the estate's reputation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Pontet-Canet is celebrated not only for its rich history but also for its modern approach to winemaking, making it a standout in the Bordeaux wine scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Pontet-Canet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50400781467914,"sku":"HSS381","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/PontetSQ.png?v=1730022837","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/chateau-pontet-canet-2005","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}