Château Pontet Canet 2005 in Magnum

Château Pontet Canet 2005 in Magnum

Pauillac - Grand Cru Rated

97/100 Parker

Drink Date : 2025 - 2050

Reviewed by Neal Martin the 29th Jul 2016 : "Tasted at the Pontet-Canet vertical in London, the 2005 Château Pontet-Canet has long been one of the stars of the vintage and this might well be the best of over a dozen showings of this wine. However, do not expect ostentation on the nose. This is 2005 and like many wines of this vintage, even with considerable decanting, it remained broody and introspective on the nose, as if it is checking you out and seeing if you are worthy. Once you have been accepted, then it swings the doors open to reveal gorgeous scents of blackberry, briary and cassis fruit, perhaps a little more sous-bois than I have noticed compared to previous bottles. The palate is medium-bodied, but dense and structured—certainly a more masculine Pontet-Canet built for long-term ageing. Yet it retains marvelous freshness and vitality all the way through to the pencil-lead, quite saline finish. I suspect that the 2009 Pontet-Canet is more approachable than the 2005, so heeding Robert Parker's sage advice, afford this up to ten years in your cellar and then reap the rewards of patience."

Do you know Château Pontet Canet?

Château Pontet-Canet is a red wine produced in the Pauillac appellation, one of the most prestigious appellations in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, France. It is classified as a Cinquième Cru in the official 1855 classification of Médoc wines.

TASTING AND SERVICE

• Here's some information about serving and tasting Château Pontet-Canet:
• Serving: Château Pontet-Canet is generally served at a temperature of 16 to 18 degrees Celsius. Before tasting, we recommend that you let the wine breathe for a while, to allow it to open up and release its aromas. You can use a decanter to speed up this process, gently pouring the wine into the decanter to separate any deposits from the bottom of the bottle.
• Tasting: When tasting Château Pontet-Canet, you can start by observing the wine's color. This wine generally has an intense dark red color with purple highlights. Next, you can smell the aromas emanating from the glass. Château Pontet-Canet often presents aromas of black fruits such as blackberries and blackcurrants, as well as hints of licorice, spices and cedar. On the palate, this wine is generally powerful, complex and well-balanced, with firm tannins and good structure. It offers remarkable length on the palate, and may prove even more enjoyable after a few years' bottle ageing.
• Food pairing: Château Pontet-Canet generally goes well with rich, flavorful dishes such as red meats, game dishes and mature cheeses. You can also pair it with grilled lamb or beef dishes, prime rib, etc. 

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