{"product_id":"chateau-pontet-canet-pauillac-grand-cru-2015-bordeaux-france-js-98-vm-97-twi-97-wa-97-we-97-jd-95-dm-95","title":"Chateau Pontet Canet Pauillac Grand Cru 2015 (Bordeaux, France) - [JS 98] [VM 97+] [TWI 97] [WA 97] [WE 97] [JD 95] [DM 95]","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; text-align: center; word-spacing: 1.53885px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca shape=\"rect\" style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #000090;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3866247918891131166m_-8262669584796311596m_-4199588335008291491m_7218348879710537302m_8114250184889469887m_-7552085487404169703m_-5744879671143171702m_5793669661342648819m_2778034250821701503m_-1732248291561133103m_-4248634913839269916m_5793590737941838607m_2836961981824398082m_1863855454435028101m_-2266361593799041710m_-434645864686664747m_-3178685912258442466m_2781052992399371898m_-133965840445788109m_-4586501028330773844m_6472857605650272329m_-7940228860449083410m_2706611460956467970m_2677565225346279616m_-8177198558602611215il\" style=\"font-size: 1.16667rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVineyard Information:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline !important;\"\u003eThirty years after their arrival in Pauillac, the Tesserons can be proud of having gradually restructured the entire vineyard as well as renovating the cellars and \u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eservice buildings. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChateau\u003c\/span\u003e Pontet-Canet is located in the heart of the Pauillac \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eappellation, just south of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChateau\u003c\/span\u003e Mouton Rothschild and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChateau \u003c\/span\u003eArmailhac. It has the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003epoor gravelly soil typical of the greatest vineyards. In fact, the soil has so much gravel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eand sand that it is difficult to imagine that anything could grow there at all. The Chateau's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003ewinegrowing philosophy is to intervene as little as possible and as naturally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eas possible in the vineyard. Only traditional viticultural and cultivation practices are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eused.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eChemical weed killers are banned in keeping with environmental protection, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eand priority is given to the vine's long-term health. Fertilizers are uniquely organic, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eand only used on plots that genuinely require extra nutrition. This helps to maintain a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003egood balance and self-regulated low yields, as well as to respect the vines, reflect the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eterroir, and produce pure, natural wine. In 2003, a purification station was built. 2005 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003ewas the first harvest using biodynamic practices throughout the whole property of 81 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003ehectares. In 2005, the second vat room was restored and modified at the image of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003ethe first one which dates back to the 19th century, with concrete truncated cone-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eshaped vats allowing fermentation by natural gravity flow, without the use of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003epressure or pumping. A part of the vineyard is worked with horses since 2008. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eSoil: quaterny gravel on a subsoil of clay and limestone; Area: 81 hectares.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"So much floral and dark-fruit character with almonds and walnut shell. Full body and ultra-fine tannins. Powerful. Classic style with a harmony and energy. Goes on for minutes. A superb wine with great fruit. Real Bordeaux. Try in 2025.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e97+ Points - Vinous:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Proprietor Alfred Tesseron and winemaker Jean-Michel Comme produced an absolutely stellar Pontet-Canet in 2015. Sumptuous, racy and totally inviting, the 2015 is all class. Super-ripe dark cherry, plum, spice and exotic floral notes build as the 2015 shows off its alluring personality. Even with all of its raciness, the 2015 speaks with authority and power. Fine tannins extend the persistent, highly nuanced finish. The 2015 is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot aged 50% new oak, 4% in terra cotta and 15% in neutral oak. Tasted three times. Drink between 2023-2040.\" -Antonio Galloni (Dec 2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e97 Points - Decanter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"A vindication of Jean-Michel Comme’s obsession with detail. A true Pauillac powerhouse, exploding with aromas of wild blackberries and Lapsang Souchong tea before the voluptuous, expressive palate unfolds. Peerless definition and gravitas, but have patience. Part matured in amphora. Drink between 2025-2045.\" (7\/19)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e97 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Pontet-Canet comes charging out of the glass with fantastically expressive notes of black cherry preserves, black raspberries and blackcurrant pastilles plus touches of kirsch, wilted roses, tobacco, camphor and cinnamon stick with a waft of fragrant soil. Full bodied, the palate is laden with black and red fruit layers, supported by very firm, very finely grained tannins and provocative freshness, finishing with incredible length and stunningly perfumed.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (May 29th, 2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e97 Points - The Wine Independent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2015 Pontet-Canet is deep garnet-purple colored. It rolls effortlessly out of the glass with notes of blackcurrant pastilles, raspberry coulis, and blueberry compote, plus suggestions of candied violets, beef dripping, and tar. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is firm and grainy with seamless freshness framing the generous red, black, and blue fruits, finishing long and lifted.\u003c\/span\u003e\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (June 15, 2022)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Succulent fruits, rich tannins and juicy acidity are in perfect harmony in this wine produced from biodynamic grapes. It has a rich, velvet texture and dense structure, sumptuous and already balanced and delicious. However do not be fooled, this is a serious wine for aging. Drink no earlier than 2026.\" - Roger Voss (Apr 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"The 2015 Pontet Canet is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot brought up in 50% new oak, and 35% in amphora. With textbook Pauillac notes of lead pencil shavings, tobacco leaf, smoke, and licorice, as well as a core of pure crème de cassis fruit, this beautiful, full-bodied, impeccably balanced is one of the few 2015s that’s going to demand cellaring. The tannin are high, yet sweet, and like its bright acidity, nicely integrated into the wine. Forget bottles for 5-7 years and enjoy over the following three decades. I don’t put this as the level of the 2009 and 2010, but it’s still a beautiful wine. 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