Bordeaux Château Pontet Canet 6 bouteilles 2019

Critics’ Scores

Exceptional Acclaim for Château Pontet-Canet 2019

The 2019 vintage has garnered outstanding critical praise from leading authorities. Indeed, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW of The Wine Independent awarded an exceptional 99 points, recognizing the wine’s concentration, complexity, and cellar potential. Additionally, Decanter’s Jane Anson scored it 96 points, praising its balance and refinement. These scores place the 2019 among Pontet-Canet’s most celebrated recent vintages, confirming its status as one of the vintage’s benchmark Pauillacs.

The Estate

Château Pontet-Canet 2019 — The Biodynamic Pioneer of Pauillac

Classified as a Fifth Growth in the legendary 1855 Bordeaux classification, Château Pontet-Canet has transcended its official ranking to achieve recognition as a “Super Second” through decades of meticulous viticulture and visionary winemaking. Indeed, the estate pioneered biodynamic farming in Pauillac, gaining full certification and championing natural techniques that honour terroir above all else. Moreover, proprietor Alfred Tesseron’s commitment to chemical-free viticulture has elevated Pontet-Canet into the conversation alongside its illustrious First Growth neighbours.

The 2019 vintage represents one of the estate’s finest modern achievements, combining power with remarkable refinement. Furthermore, critics have hailed it as among Pontet-Canet’s greatest recent vintages, worthy of extended cellaring. This six-bottle case offers collectors an exceptional opportunity to secure a parcel of this outstanding Pauillac at one of the most accessible pricing points the estate has offered in over a decade.

This Lot

Available as 6 bottles case — ideal for collectors and long-term cellaring.

Terroir & Grapes

Classic Pauillac Gravel on the Médoc Plateau

The estate’s 81 hectares sit on deep Günzian gravel beds atop the Pauillac plateau, soils that drain superbly while retaining essential moisture during warmer months. Additionally, the vineyard’s proximity to the Gironde estuary moderates temperatures, allowing slow, even ripening of Cabernet Sauvignon. The terroir consistently produces wines of exceptional concentration and structure, hallmarks of the great Pauillac appellations. Meanwhile, biodynamic practices have enhanced soil vitality, encouraging deeper root penetration and more nuanced mineral expression in the finished wine.

Vinification & Ageing

Natural Fermentation and Amphora Maturation

The winemaking team employs wild yeast fermentation in temperature-controlled concrete and wooden vats, allowing the wine to express its terroir authentically. Furthermore, the estate has embraced ancient winemaking vessels, maturing approximately 35% of the 2019 production in terracotta amphorae alongside traditional oak barrels. This dual-vessel approach yields remarkable textural complexity while preserving freshness and purity of fruit. Moreover, the extended élevage develops silky tannin integration without overwhelming the wine’s natural elegance, resulting in a final alcohol level of 13.7%—moderate by modern Bordeaux standards.

Vintage Character

2019 Pauillac — Power Meets Refinement

The 2019 vintage in Pauillac ranks among the appellation’s finest modern years, delivering both sophistication and concentration across the quality spectrum. Indeed, the growing season provided near-ideal conditions, with balanced ripening that preserved freshness while developing rich phenolic maturity. Consequently, the First Growths and classified estates all produced prodigious wines characterized by deep colour, velvety tannins, and compelling aromatics. Additionally, 2019 stands as one of the most consistent Bordeaux appellations that year, with remarkable quality from top to bottom—a vintage that will reward both early enjoyment and patient cellaring.

Tasting Notes

Expressive, Full-Bodied, and Remarkably Seductive

The wine opens with an expressive bouquet of plummy dark fruit, kirsch, and dried herbs, layered with floral notes of peony and wilted rose. Moreover, complex tertiary aromas emerge—Ceylon tea, iron ore, spice box, and forest underbrush—adding intrigue and depth. On the palate, the wine reveals full-bodied richness with notes of crème de cassis and prunes, supported by melting, fine-grained tannins and succulent acidity. Furthermore, the texture is ample yet refined, building to a long, liqueur-like finish that showcases both power and elegance. While the style embraces generosity and warmth, it maintains the sophisticated structure expected from great Pauillac.

Service & Pairing

Cellaring, Serving, and the Table

While the 2019 shows beautifully now with aeration, it will reward patient collectors over the next two decades and beyond. Consequently, we recommend decanting for at least two hours to unlock the wine’s aromatic complexity and textural refinement. At table, pair this Pauillac with classic preparations: roasted leg of lamb with herbes de Provence, grilled côte de bœuf, or rich game dishes such as venison with juniper and wild mushrooms. Furthermore, aged hard cheeses—Comté, aged Manchego, or Parmigiano-Reggiano—provide an elegant conclusion to the meal, highlighting the wine’s savoury depth and fine tannin structure.

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