{"product_id":"chateau-pontet-canet-2018","title":"Château Pontet-Canet 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2021 - 98P\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen I tasted the 2018 Pontet-Canet in barrel I described it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a \"freak of nature.\" The 2018 is more than that, it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a freak of nature. Made from yields of just ten hectoliters per hectare, the 2018 possesses off the charts richness, phenomenal balance and head-spinning intensity. Crushed red berries, flowers, mint, cedar and rose petal saturate the palate in a Pauillac of breath-taking richness. The silkiest of tannins frame the phenomenally pure, long finish. This is a towering achievement from the Tesseron family and former Technical Director Jean-Michel Comme, who together spearheaded biodynamic farming in Bordeaux and built the present-day estate around a philosophy of non-interventionalist winemaking. In 2018, grapes were crushed solely by hand. Because of the tiny yields, the entire production was vinified in Pontet-Canet's new smaller concrete vats. All winemaking was done manually, without the aid of external temperature control or electricity. Put in another way, if Lalou Bize-Leroy made Bordeaux, it would taste like this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker, March 2021 - 98P\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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 barriques and 45% amphorae. Deep garnet-purple colored, it explodes from the glass with an atomic perfume of raspberry pie, 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, delivering layer-upon-layer of black and red berry preserves with loads of fragrant accents, a beautifully firm yet plush texture and tons of freshness, finishing long with a whole firework display of exotic spices. This is pretty much out-of-the-gate delicious, but it has the backbone to evolve over three decades or more.\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\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Pontet-Canet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50184988426506,"sku":"CEW493","price":1375.0,"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-2018","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}