Pontet Canet OWC-12 Pauillac – 2018

Pontet Canet is one of the most impressive chateaux in Bordeaux. Over the past 25 years or so, under the expert guidance of Alfred Tesseron, they have risen to become one of Bordeaux’s most consistent top performers. With their perfectly-situated vineyards, right next door to Mouton Rothschild, they have lead the way in biodynamic viticulture in the region. Their incredible attention to detail in every aspect of their viticulture and winemaking is quite breathtaking. 

Wow! This 2018 is still very youthful but an absolute power bomb! Superb concentration of dark cassis and red berry fruit flavours with real depth and opulence on the mid palate. Good acidity gives excellent balance and complexity. Wonderful now or will improve over the next 15 years+ in bottle! 97/100 PL September 2025

“The 2018 Pontet-Canet is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. It was aged in 55% oak barriques and 45% amphorae. Deep garnet-purple colored, it explodes from the glass with an atomic perfume of raspberry pie, blackcurrant pastilles, rose oil and Chinese five spice, giving way to suggestions of cinnamon stick, dusty soil, pencil lead and underbrush. The rich, seductive, full-bodied palate is a hedonist’s dream, delivering layer-upon-layer of black and red berry preserves with loads of fragrant accents, a beautifully firm yet plush texture and tons of freshness, finishing long with a whole firework display of exotic spices. This is pretty much out-of-the-gate delicious, but it has the backbone to evolve over three decades or more.” 98/100 Wine Advocate March 2021