Pontet Canet Pauillac 2022 Pre-Arrival
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100 Points! A sensational Pauillac as well as the finest wine from this château since the 2009 (although the 2010 might have something to say about that), the 2022 Château Pontet-Canet sports a deep purple hue as well as a heavenly perfume of crème de cassis, smoke, incense, leafy tobacco, and chocolate. This beauty has sensational purity, a deep, layered, multi-dimensional mouthfeel, flawless balance, and incredible precision and detail in its aromas and flavors. Despite its opulence and power, it has a solid underlying structure, and its tannins are sweet and polished; it has remarkable depth and concentration, and it just does everything right. I wouldn't be surprised to see this firm up slightly over the coming 3-5 years, although I don't expect it to truly shut down. It should have 40, 50, if not 60 years of overall longevity. The 2022 is based on 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, brought up in 50% new barrels, 35% in amphora, and the rest in once-used oak. - Jeb Dunnuck
99 Points! The concentration of dried herbs such as thyme, sage and mint with blackcurrants and Spanish cedar is mesmerizing. Full-bodied with a dense and intense palate, this has creamy, crunchy tannins and a long and flavorful finish that goes on for minutes. Punchy and rich with lots of power. The real identity of Pontet-Canet comes through despite the hot and dry growing year. 57% cabernet sauvignon, 35% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes. - JamesSuckling.com
98 Points! The 2022 Pontet-Canet is a blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot, aged 50% in new oak barrels, 35% in amphoras, and 15% in used barrels. Deep garnet-purple in color, this slumbering titan needs a lot of prodding and swirling to unlock scents of plum preserves, blackcurrant jelly, and juicy blackberries, leading to an undercurrent of mint tea, tapenade, and rose bud tea. The medium to full-bodied palate is densely packed with muscular black fruit layers and minerally accents, framed by firm, velvety tannins and seamless freshness, finishing on a lingering anise note. With so much latent, minerally energy compacted into a tight frame, be prepared for this masterpiece of nature and nurture to go atomic following 5-7 years in bottle, then enjoy its expressive ebbs and flows over the next 50 years+. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW
97 Points! The 2022 Pontet-Canet is a super-refined wine from the Tesseron family. It is perhaps a touch less opulent than in years past, but in exchange, it boasts more energy, focus and cut, all qualities that are so welcome here. Bright red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, mint and mocha all build effortlessly in the glass. In 2022, Pontet Canet is shaping up to be an absolute gem. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media
97 Points! Dark and ripe on the nose, with deep blackcurrant, cocoa powder, and espresso notes alongside fragrant dried herbs, adding a savoury elegance. The palate is clean and crisp, offering a streamlined weight and a lovely bite to the tannins — powdery yet refined, with hints of milk chocolate and bitter orange. Restrained power meets finesse, with a touch of spice and soft warmth on the finish. Still youthful and compact, but incredibly detailed, with pure, bright fruit shining through. One of the finest Pontet-Canets in years - round, complete, and beautifully textured. Bright, finessed, and highly accessible. - Georgina Hindle, Decanter.com
The history of Pontet Canet begins at the dawn of the 18th century and has been in the hands of only three families for over 300 years. Since 1975, the Tesseron family has been at the helm of this Grand Cru classé in 1855. Alfred, who represents the second generation, took over the reins in 1994. Uncompromising on quality and an ardent critic of the established conventions and wisdom of the time, he tried to choose growing practices that took into account the sensitivities of the vine plant while adapting vinifications to the individual terroir expression of the estate’s different plots. Proudly continuing the legacy, his daughter Justine took over in 2015. She continues to develop the estate with the same ambition as previous generations while infusing it with a renewed spirit.
The Tesseron family has implemented at Pontet Canet a model of viticulture in harmony with nature, which has inspired many. Pontet Canet was one of the first renowned Bordeaux estates to embrace organic and biodynamic farming, and the first to obtain double certification for the entire vineyard among the Classified Growths. Located right next to Lafite and Mouton Rothschild, Pontet Canet benefits from an exceptional terroir. Since the 2012 vintage, approximately one-third of the production has been aged in concrete amphorae, preserving the wine's aromatic purity.
A majestic entrance despite extreme weather conditions throughout the growth cycle, marked by severe water deficit and intense heatwaves. When the incredibly perfumed berries entered the vat room, all doubts were laid to rest. 2022, an "oddball", certainly to be ranked among the excellent, or even very great vintages of recent decades. An extraordinary wine in every way.
Blend
57 % Cabernet Sauvignon
35 % Merlot
4 % Cabernet Franc
4 % Petit Verdot
| Color | Red |
|---|---|
| DEC Score | 97 |
| JD Score | 100 |
| JS Score | 99 |
| LPB | 98 |
| VM Score | 97 |
| Grapes | Bordeaux Blend |
| Style | Organic Farming |
| Vintages | 2022 |
| Sizes | 750ml |
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