{"product_id":"chateau-pontet-canet-2020-magnum","title":"Château Pontet-Canet 2020 MAGNUM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntoni Galloni, Vinous, December 2022 - 95+P\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe 2020 Pontet-Canet is a potent, brooding wine that really seems to reflect the richness of the year in its flavor profile and overall feel. Today, the 2020 is quite dark and somber, although aeration gradually brings out floral top notes that convey freshness. The 2020 is an exotic Pontet-Canet that that will require time. The 2020 spent 14-16 months in the cellar, in the combination of 50% new oak, 35% amphora and 15% once-used barrels.P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Kelly, Robert Parker, April 2023 - 92+P\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Justine Tesseron declined my request to taste at the property, I was able to acquire a bottle of the 2020 Pontet-Canet for review. The wine starts strong, wafting from the glass with attractive aromas of cherries, sweet berries and plum preserve mingled with lilac and licorice, but that's followed by a medium to full-bodied, firm and extracted palate that lacks the amplitude and flesh to conceal the rather drying tannins which dominate the earthy finish. It's an open secret among Bordeaux insiders that this estate—which has benefited from such significant and laudable investments and which was on such an upward trajectory through 2011—has been a perplexingly erratic performer since 2012, intermingling successful vintages with relative failures, and the 2020 only confirms that. While the 2020 isn't by any means a flawed wine, and time may well be kind to it, it doesn't transcend this estate's fifth growth status, even if this château's terroir clearly has the potential to.\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":50185092628746,"sku":"CEW544","price":2000.0,"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-2020-magnum","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}