Among the great classics of the left bank, the Château Pontet Canet 2021 embodies the nobility of Pauillac with contemporary precision. A 5th Grand Cru Classé of 1855 and property of the Tesseron family, the estate is notable for its pioneering commitment to organic and biodynamic farming, a guarantee of a clear reading of the terroir. This 2021 unfolds the uprightness of cabernet sauvignon, the flesh of merlot and the aromatic touch of cabernet franc and petit verdot, composing a wine of great poise. The vintage, worked with restrained yields around 35 hl/ha, concentrates the fruit without sacrificing freshness. In the glass, the wine displays a palette of black fruits and fine spices, signed by the Pauillac pedigree. On the palate, the tannic frame, significant yet caressing, stretches into a long, vibrant finish, a drawn line that invites both the table and ageing.

Assemblage et vinification

Made from a typically Médoc blend dominated by cabernet sauvignon, complemented by merlot, cabernet franc and petit verdot, this 2021 seeks the balance between density and vivacity. Organic and biodynamic vineyard management promotes healthy, ripe and expressive grapes, revealing Pauillac's mineral signature. Intentionally limited yields, around 35 hl/ha, ensure fine aromatic concentration. The harvest, carefully sorted, is vinified with respect for natural balances to preserve fruit purity and tannin fineness. The élevage, attentive and measured, supports the wine without imprinting it, for a clean texture, digestible length and a depth that will unfurl over the years.

Notes de dégustation

• Colour : Deep and clear, it announces the concentration and freshness of the vintage, with a brilliance that signals the fruit's vitality.
• Nose : Intense expression of black fruits such as blackcurrant and blackberry, enhanced by delicate spices. The bouquet opens on notes of cedar and graphite, with a hint of blond tobacco that evokes the great Pauillac tradition.
• Palate : Precise attack, broad mid-palate, tannins tight but enveloping, a savoury freshness that stretches the finish. The aromatic persistence, centred on fruit with subtle spicy accents, provides a harmonious length and a sense of controlled uprightness.

Température de service et conseils

Serve Château Pontet Canet 2021 between 16 and 18°C in large-bowled glasses to promote aeration and reveal the bouquet's complexity. Decanting is advisable when the wine is young to soften the structure and open the fruit. This Pauillac has a cellaring potential of at least 15 years, with an expected step up in quality over the coming decade. Store bottles lying down, away from light, in a cool, stable cellar.

Accords mets et vin

• Red meats in sauce : beef daube, braised cheek, slowly braised chuck.
• Roasts : côte de bœuf, magret, herb-crusted rack of lamb.
• Game : venison loin, partridge, pigeon salmis.
• Mature cheeses : well-aged comté, mountain tomme, extra-old mimolette.
• Robust cuisine : rich jus, black truffle, wild forest mushrooms.

Moments de dégustation

Château Pontet Canet 2021 is the natural companion for:

• Gourmet dinners where depth and aromatic precision are prioritised.
• A collector's wine cellar seeking a serious Pauillac promised to a refined evolution.
• As a choice gift for a Bordeaux lover who values sustainable viticulture and purity of expression.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Château Pontet Canet 2021
• Appellation : Pauillac AOC
• Type : Red wine
• Millésime : 2021
• Cépages : cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, petit verdot
• Alcohol by volume : about 12.5–13% vol.
• Cellaring : 15 years and over
• Serving temperature : 16–18°C