Pontet Canet - Chateau Pontet-Canet 2008 750ml (750ml)

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Producer	Pontet Canet
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Varietal	Bordeaux Blend
Vintage	2008
Sku	FR-RD598
Size	750ml

 

The 2008 Pontet‑Canet is a striking and formidable vintage that demands patience. At this stage, it presents brooding aromas of plum, blackcurrant, graphite, cedar, and a whisper of ash. With aeration, notes of pencil lead, tobacco leaf, and dark chocolate emerge. The palate is dense and structured, with firm, layered tannins holding black fruit, earthy mineral tension, and elegant spice. Despite its power, it retains freshness and clarity, promising long-term development. According to vertical critiques, the 2008 vintage is often described as “tight, classic, and built for the cellar” rather than immediate charm. 

Château Pontet‑Canet is a legendary Pauillac estate long celebrated for its potent terroir, resilience, and pioneering spirit. Since the Tesseron family acquisition in 1975, the estate has evolved dramatically—embracing organic and biodynamic practices, detailed parcel-level viticulture, and a philosophy of minimal intervention in the cellar. Today, the vineyards benefit from precise canopy work, healthy soils, and rigorous selection, while the winemaking combines modern technology with the respect for tradition. The estate sits on gravelly Médoc soils over clay and limestone, a typical Pauillac profile, and the blend is heavy on Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Over recent decades, Pontet‑Canet has earned a reputation as one of Bordeaux’s most consistent and collectible estates—its wines often rivaling second-growths for their expression, structure, and longevity.