Chateau Pontet-Canet Pauillac 2020
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Description
Chateau Pontet-Canet Pauillac 2020 hails from the esteemed Bordeaux region of France, specifically the Pauillac appellation. This full-bodied red wine exhibits a robust flavor profile featuring dark fruits such as blackcurrant and blackberry, complemented by hints of earthiness, cedar, and subtle spices, characteristic of its terroir.
For optimal enjoyment, decant the wine for at least one hour before serving to allow its flavors to fully develop. It pairs well with rich dishes, such as lamb or grilled steaks, and is best enjoyed at a temperature between 60-65°F (15-18°C).
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Medoc |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Container | Bottle |
| Subdepartment | FRANCE-BORDEAUX ROUGE |
Expert Reviews
This is integrated, with superb density and beauty, offering blackcurrant, mineral and some bark. Full-bodied, yet so polished and refined. Crushed stone. Lots of expression and texture to this wine. Creamy. Pure and precise. Elegant, yet layered. Slightly plusher than the 2019. Dense, yet agile. Fresh as always. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot. 50% new oak 15% old oak and 35% concrete amphorae.
The 2020 Pontet-Canet is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot, aging in 50% new French oak barriques, 35% concrete amphorae and 15% in one-year-old barrels. Harvest began on the 14th September for the Merlot, and the final lot of Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested on 30th September. Opaque purple-black in color, it needs significant aeration and swirling to coax out evocative notes of black cherry preserves, raspberry pie, blackcurrant pastilles and damp soil, before launching into gorgeous floral and spice notions of red roses, cinnamon stick, star anise and cardamom, with a waft of crushed rocks. The medium to full-bodied palate reveals a lot of depth and polish, delivering mouth-coating red and black fruits with loads of fragrant earth and floral sparks, framed by velvety tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and mineral tinged. This is a singular, fascinating expression of the vintage and highly recommended!