Pontet-Canet 2009
Red
Pauillac, France
8.5
WineSaint
Dark and brooding, with graphite minerality threading through dense blackcurrant fruit. Structured tannins provide backbone while maintaining elegance, supported by vibrant acidity that lifts the concentrated palate. Cedar and dried herbs emerge on the lengthy finish. Built for the long haul. Drink 2028-2030.
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Label
Pontet-Canet
→Fifth Growth Pauillac with the ambitions of a Second. Pontet-Canet has been one of Bordeaux's most closely watched estates since Alfred Tesseron's family began overhauling it in the 1990s, converting fully to biodynamics and drawing consistent scores that embarrass its classification.