Château Pontet-Canet

Les Hauts De Pontet Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend

9.1116 ratings
9.013 pro ratings
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Tom Higgins

Owner/Winemaker Heart & Hands Wine Company

9.3

Aromas of raw meat and iron with a touch of integrated va. The flavors pop with plum, currant, cassis and a tight acid core. The medium weight tannins carry this wine nicely and it will probably age gracefully for another 5-8 years.

Aromas of raw meat and iron with a touch of integrated va. The flavors pop with plum, currant, cassis and a tight acid core. The medium weight tannins carry this wine nicely and it will probably age gracefully for another 5-8 years.

1 person found it helpfulApr 23rd, 2015
Isaac Pirolo

I was mentally prepared for a wine that had begun its slow descent. Instead, like a United security officer, it immediately punched me in the face, but in a sort of stately, gentlemanly sort of way. The broad-shouldered structure still manages to contain the pungent damp clay, fresh cherry, tea leaf, underbrush, tobacco, cedar, and worcestershire. For a second wine from a fifth growth, this seems to defy its age. Superb.

I was mentally prepared for a wine that had begun its slow descent. Instead, like a United security officer, it immediately punched me in the face, but in a sort of stately, gentlemanly sort of way. The broad-shouldered structure still manages to contain the pungent damp clay, fresh cherry, tea leaf, underbrush, tobacco, cedar, and worcestershire. For a second wine from a fifth growth, this seems to defy its age. Superb.

Apr 13th, 2017
Aaron Horton

A baby, could use a few more years.

A baby, could use a few more years.

Oct 17th, 2015
Kyle Pallischeck

Out of a large lineup of 2000's, the only Bordeaux that caught my favor.

Out of a large lineup of 2000's, the only Bordeaux that caught my favor.

Apr 9th, 2015
Shun Kikuchi

For me, a little late to drink.

For me, a little late to drink.

Mar 27th, 2015
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

9.3

Woot! Showed well, also, was bretty. Yet, I loved this wine.

Woot! Showed well, also, was bretty. Yet, I loved this wine.

Aug 7th, 2014
David Leiman

Bit acidic vintage

Bit acidic vintage

Mar 27th, 2022
Mike Evans

Rock solid classic Bordeaux with a little pyrazine and nice structure, still on the young side.

Rock solid classic Bordeaux with a little pyrazine and nice structure, still on the young side.

Jun 16th, 2018
Pablo Garcia

Very special...smooth at this age. It started big with black currants, plumps unusual for such an old wine. The aromas eased up as I drank it. There was some spiciness and hints of oak. It was worth the wait...😀

Very special...smooth at this age. It started big with black currants, plumps unusual for such an old wine. The aromas eased up as I drank it. There was some spiciness and hints of oak. It was worth the wait...😀

Feb 11th, 2018