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Château Pontet-Canet - Pauillac - Kosher

Vintage

2019

Size

75 cl

Price

€538.80

In stock

  • Kosher

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Store information

Onshore Cellars

2040 Chemin Saint Bernard, Porte 12
06220 Vallauris
France

Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00

Tasting notes

The 2019 Pontet-Canet presents an expressive bouquet of plummy fruit, kirsch, dried herbs, and peonies. On the palate, it is full-bodied, ample, and seamless, with melting tannins, succulent acidity, and a long, liqueured finish. Tasted twice, it is a wine that some may find somewhat perplexing. In a blind tasting, it might be more easily placed in Gigondas than Pauillac. While stylistic diversity undoubtedly enriches every appellation, there is some doubt whether this is the most compelling expression of a Cabernet-based blend from this part of Bordeaux. With an alcohol content of 13.7%, about 35% of the production was matured in amphorae, which likely contributes to the wine's idiosyncratic character.

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Provenance

Type
Red
Country
France
Appellation
Pauillac
Region
Bordeaux

Technical

Vintage
2019
ABV
14%
Size
75cl
Serving
16° - 18° C
Drinking window
2021 - 2045

Food pairings

Key characteristics

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About this wine

Château Pontet-Canet is one of Pauillac's most respected fifth-growth estates, renowned for producing elegant, age-worthy red wines that capture the essence of Bordeaux's Left Bank terroir. Situated in the heart of the Médoc, the château benefits from exceptional gravelly soils and a maritime climate that perfectly ripens the classic Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc.

This Pauillac expresses the region's hallmark characteristics: structure, depth, and refinement. The blend delivers a full-bodied red wine with herbaceous notes and medium(+) acidity, showcasing the complexity that defines the appellation. The 14% ABV provides balance and elegance, making this wine both approachable and capable of extended cellaring.

Versatile at the table, this Pauillac pairs beautifully with lamb, beef, duck, and venison, as well as aged and blue cheeses. It also complements mushroom-based dishes, tomato-forward preparations, and Mediterranean tapas. Notably, this expression is Kosher certified, expanding its appeal without compromising the winemaking excellence that defines Château Pontet-Canet.

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Producer

Château Pontet Canet

Alfred Tesseron and his team, led by Jean-Michel Comme, Pontet-Canet’s régisseur (estate manager) since 1989, have completely transformed both the vineyard and the identity of Château Pontet-Canet. Pontet-Canet's vines are…

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Region

Bordeaux

Bordeaux, in the southwest of France, needs little introduction as one of the world's most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90 percent of production volume) are the dry…

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Appellation

Pauillac

Pauillac is a prestigious wine appellation located on the Left Bank of the Bordeaux region in southwestern France. Situated along the Gironde estuary approximately 50 kilometers north of Bordeaux city, this commune encompasses…

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