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Pontet-Canet 2008

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Winery:
Château Pontet-canet
Varietal:
Bordeaux Blend
Region:
France > Bordeaux > Pauillac
Type:
 
Color:
Red
Drink Dates:
2011 - 2023
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Arguably the most renowned wines on earth, the classed growths of Bordeaux continue to epitomize the power and complexity Bordeaux blends are capable of. While most wines here are based on Cabernet Sauvignon, both Merlot and Cabernet Franc play important roles in adding layered complexity to the finished wines, and allow winemakers in each commune within the region to use the blend that is best suited to their unique combination of soil and meso-climate. The most famous communes each have their own classic traits with St. Estephe giving full, if rustic wines, from the heavy clay soils, to Paulliac's elegant balance of ripe fruits, minerality and structure to St. Julien's rich blackberry core and supple feel. Moving to the South of the region brings one to Margaux, with its notes of flowers and berries draped over a feminine frame, and then to the Graves region with wines redolent of tobacco, gravel and smoke. To the East lies the famous appellations of St. Emillion, with its wonderfully ripe Cabernet Franc, and Pomerol where Merlot rules the roost and produces deep, plush wines of uncommon refinement.

Winemakers Notes

Ch Pontet-Canet is still finding its way along the thorny path of biodynamicviticulture but in 2008 owner Alfred Tesseron was able to make a 100%biodynamic wine. Very attractive, this is full of creamy, blackcurrant fruitwith grainy, ripe tannins and generous weight. Layers of fruit swell across thepalate whilst the finish is refreshing and full of concentrated fruit with atouch of spice. If not quite as incredible as the 2007, this would nonethelessbe a worthy addition to any cellar

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Decanter score: 18/20


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Source: Berry Bros.
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Wine Spectator score: 90-93/100


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Source: JJ Buckley
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wine for our children’s children. Nobody in Bordeaux is more attentive to detail than Alfred Tesseron is at Pontet-Canet. Fashioned from incredibly low yields, a very late harvest, and a Draconian selection, the 2008 will not be close to drinkabil... Robert Parker. A Bordeaux Blend wine from Bordeaux in France. 2008 Pontet-Canet 3000ml


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Source: JJ Buckley
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wine for our children’s children. Nobody in Bordeaux is more attentive to detail than Alfred Tesseron is at Pontet-Canet. Fashioned from incredibly low yields, a very late harvest, and a Draconian selection, the 2008 will not be close to drinkabil... Robert Parker. A Bordeaux Blend wine from Bordeaux in France. 2008 Pontet-Canet 6000ml


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Source: JJ Buckley
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wine for our children’s children. Nobody in Bordeaux is more attentive to detail than Alfred Tesseron is at Pontet-Canet. Fashioned from incredibly low yields, a very late harvest, and a Draconian selection, the 2008 will not be close to drinkabil... Robert Parker. A Bordeaux Blend wine from Bordeaux in France. 2008 Pontet-Canet 750ml


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Source: Berry Bros.
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Jancis score: 17/20


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