2022 Chateau Pontet-Canet, Pauillac, Case of 6 btls
$795
100JD100AM99JS
Critic key
JD = Jeb DunnuckJS = James Suckling
- Rating
- JD100/AM100/JS99
- Producer
- Pontet Canet
- Vintage
- 2022
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Pauillac
- Country
- France
- Grape Varietal
- 57% cabernet sauvignon, 35% merlot, 4% cabernet franc, 4% petit verdot
- Classification
- 5eme Cru Classe
- Format
- Case
- Volume
- 750mL
- ABV
- 14.5
- Type
- Still
- Color
- Red
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Product Description
JD100 "A sensational Pauillac as well as the finest wine from this château since the 2009 (although the 2010 might have something to say about that), the 2022 Château Pontet-Canet sports a deep purple hue as well as a heavenly perfume of crème de cassis, smoke, incense, leafy tobacco, and chocolate. This beauty has sensational purity, a deep, layered, multi-dimensional mouthfeel, flawless balance, and incredible precision and detail in its aromas and flavors. Despite its opulence and power, it has a solid underlying structure, and its tannins are sweet and polished; it has remarkable depth and concentration, and it just does everything right" JD Feb 2025
JS99 "The concentration of dried herbs such as thyme, sage and mint with blackcurrants and Spanish cedar is mesmerizing. Full-bodied with a dense and intense palate, this has creamy, crunchy tannins and a long and flavorful finish that goes on for minutes. Punchy and rich with lots of power. The real identity of Pontet-Canet comes through despite the hot and dry growing year. 57% cabernet sauvignon, 35% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes. Best after 2029." JS Jan 2025
AM99 "Mr. Alfred Tesseron harbors an unwavering dedication to Château Pontet-Canet: “We craft a single wine, the everlasting Grand Vin.” Amidst the challenges of the 2022 vintage, his team meticulously pruned all dried grapes, consigning them mercilessly back to the earth. The remaining grapes thus forged the legendary moment for Château Pontet-Canet 2022: a veritable obsidian sea, where bayberries, blueberries, tea cakes, black goji berries, and violets cavort and frolic, wave upon wave, leaving one breathless; its acidity stands exceptionally taut, ranking it among the most refreshing wines of the Médoc. Graphite and iron notes intertwine, melding with the succulent palate, revealing an enchanting harmony of strength and gentleness, softness cloaking an iron core. The creamy finish complements the initial juiciness, as the aftertaste reveals an exceedingly rare umami savoriness. Such kaleidoscopic layers leave me utterly captivated, moved to the verge of tears during the tasting. For Château Pontet-Canet, 2022 bears extraordinary significance; in my heart, it represents the long-sought “divine masterpiece”." AMa Nov 2024
JS99 "The concentration of dried herbs such as thyme, sage and mint with blackcurrants and Spanish cedar is mesmerizing. Full-bodied with a dense and intense palate, this has creamy, crunchy tannins and a long and flavorful finish that goes on for minutes. Punchy and rich with lots of power. The real identity of Pontet-Canet comes through despite the hot and dry growing year. 57% cabernet sauvignon, 35% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes. Best after 2029." JS Jan 2025
AM99 "Mr. Alfred Tesseron harbors an unwavering dedication to Château Pontet-Canet: “We craft a single wine, the everlasting Grand Vin.” Amidst the challenges of the 2022 vintage, his team meticulously pruned all dried grapes, consigning them mercilessly back to the earth. The remaining grapes thus forged the legendary moment for Château Pontet-Canet 2022: a veritable obsidian sea, where bayberries, blueberries, tea cakes, black goji berries, and violets cavort and frolic, wave upon wave, leaving one breathless; its acidity stands exceptionally taut, ranking it among the most refreshing wines of the Médoc. Graphite and iron notes intertwine, melding with the succulent palate, revealing an enchanting harmony of strength and gentleness, softness cloaking an iron core. The creamy finish complements the initial juiciness, as the aftertaste reveals an exceedingly rare umami savoriness. Such kaleidoscopic layers leave me utterly captivated, moved to the verge of tears during the tasting. For Château Pontet-Canet, 2022 bears extraordinary significance; in my heart, it represents the long-sought “divine masterpiece”." AMa Nov 2024