Château Pontet Canet | 2016 | 5ème Grand Cru Classé - Pauillac
Château Pontet-Canet 2016 is a demonstration of Bordeaux winemaking excellence, providing a sensory experience that captures the unique essence of the Pauillac terroir with a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.
Tasting Notes:
Château Pontet-Canet 2016 is a masterpiece that will reveal on the nose rich aromas of black fruits, especially blackcurrant, and blueberries, complemented by tobacco notes and subtle floral touches.
On the palate, Château Pontet-Canet 2016 impresses with its full-bodied structure, complex flavors, and soft, mature tannins that provide a silky texture to the experience, all while highlighting the aging potential of this extraordinary wine.
17.5/ 20
Jancis Robinson
2016 Vintage
Tasted: Sep 2021
100/ 100
Wine Enthusiast
2016 Vintage
Tasted: May 2019
A voluptuous wine, this is rich and fruity yet properly balanced by a magnificent structure. Pure, crisp and packed with a black currant flavor, this will be a remarkable wine as it develops. Still young, it needs many years to develop. Don't think about drinking before 2025. Roger Voss
98/ 100
Robert Parker The Wine Advocate
2016 Vintage
Tasted: May 2020
About Winery
Château Pontet Canet
Bordeaux, France
The history of Château Pontet-Canet begins in the 18th century when Jean-François de Pontet acquired plots of land in Pauillac. The merger with the Canet vineyards gave rise to Château Pontet-Canet. In 1855, the property was consecrated among the elite of Médoc viticulture, becoming a Grand Cru Classé de Pauillac.
Over more than two hundred years, Château Pontet-Canet has had only three owners. Currently, leadership is in the hands of Alfred Tesseron, the son of Guy Tesseron, who is consolidating a lasting commitment to excellence.
The terroir of Château Pontet-Canet consists of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. The property covers 120 hectares, dedicating 80 hectares to vine cultivation.
Tradition, a quest for quality, and an exceptional terroir make Château Pontet-Canet one of the most illustrious properties in Pauillac and Médoc.