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Château Pontet-Canet Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2009
It's no surprise that proprietor Alfred Tesseron has produced a possibly perfect 2009. He's been on a roll since 1994, and no other producer has done more work in the vineyard than Tesseron, who has moved to 100% bio-dynamic farming, reduced yields drastically, and instituted a draconian selection process. This vineyard, which sits on the high plateau of Pauillac adjacent to Mouton Rothschild, has produced a 2009 of extraordinary intensity and purity. It is outrageously concentrated, with silky tannin (the sweetest I have ever tasted in a Pontet-Canet as well as the highest measured), an opaque purple color, and copious notes of graphite, cassis, licorice, and subtle smoke and forest floor. Full-bodied and unctuously textured with striking purity and definition, it is a wine of colossal weight as well as elegance (in itself a poster boy for this paradox in 2009). This brilliant Pauillac requires a decade of cellaring despite its voluptuous texture. It should evolve for 50-75 years. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2095. Robert Parker
Ratings on Delectable
Gregory Fulchiero 
Ultra-fine tannins. Already beautifully melded into a velvet suit. A 100pt wine? No. But was worth the “en premieur” pricing.
Ultra-fine tannins. Already beautifully melded into a velvet suit. A 100pt wine? No. But was worth the “en premieur” pricing.
9.4
Peter van den Besselaar
Vintage 2009 | warm, comforting wine, multi layered, full of life.
Vintage 2009 | warm, comforting wine, multi layered, full of life.
9.5
David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Pontet Canet tasting and dinner with Alfred Tesseron. Mind numbingly gorgeous. Believe the hype on the great Bordeaux producer’s 2009 vintage. It is simply one of the best Bordeaux’s this young I’ve ever had. It’s is silky on the palate. The structure, tension, length and balance are stunning and this vintage is just getting started in its better evolution. The fruits are some of the very best Bordeaux fruits I’ve had. Ripe, ruby, lush; blackberries & dark cherries. Both chocolate, soft, layered baking spice, soft soils, understated; leather, tobacco, graphite, ruby, candied purple, blue/dark fresh and withering florals. The acidity is dead on. The finish is well balanced & glorious. This is an amazing wine that will blow your hair back at 25 years of age. Photos of; our dinner group, tasting room at Pontet Canet, the horse plows they still use in the fields and Chateau Pontet Canet.
Pontet Canet tasting and dinner with Alfred Tesseron. Mind numbingly gorgeous. Believe the hype on the great Bordeaux producer’s 2009 vintage. It is simply one of the best Bordeaux’s this young I’ve ever had. It’s is silky on the palate. The structure, tension, length and balance are stunning and this vintage is just getting started in its better evolution. The fruits are some of the very best Bordeaux fruits I’ve had. Ripe, ruby, lush; blackberries & dark cherries. Both chocolate, soft, layered baking spice, soft soils, understated; leather, tobacco, graphite, ruby, candied purple, blue/dark fresh and withering florals. The acidity is dead on. The finish is well balanced & glorious. This is an amazing wine that will blow your hair back at 25 years of age. Photos of; our dinner group, tasting room at Pontet Canet, the horse plows they still use in the fields and Chateau Pontet Canet.
9.8Peter Alig
Wine Educator Robert Mondavi Winery, Von Holt Wines
Just learned that Mr. Parker gave this 100 points. Nose is stunningly perfumed, exotic, complex. Palate fades a bit too quickly. Alcohol seems higher than stated 14%. Not a perfect wine, but very good.
Just learned that Mr. Parker gave this 100 points. Nose is stunningly perfumed, exotic, complex. Palate fades a bit too quickly. Alcohol seems higher than stated 14%. Not a perfect wine, but very good.
8.8
Mike R
Brilliant example of what the 09 Bordeaux are doing - two hour decant and little more in the glass and wow - explosions occurring simultaneously in my mouth - massive fruit and huge dark color - what a smile what a smile what a really big smile
Brilliant example of what the 09 Bordeaux are doing - two hour decant and little more in the glass and wow - explosions occurring simultaneously in my mouth - massive fruit and huge dark color - what a smile what a smile what a really big smile
9.6
Bret Barker
We switched gears at dinner and went French. This wine was up for WOTN. Raspberry, limestone - intense flavor but not overly tannic- really impressive with the balance. Smoke licorice with such a deep color. This went fast, wish I had more
We switched gears at dinner and went French. This wine was up for WOTN. Raspberry, limestone - intense flavor but not overly tannic- really impressive with the balance. Smoke licorice with such a deep color. This went fast, wish I had more
9.6
Ken Z
Drank 6/20/23 Nose of blackberry, leather, earth, and a bit of cocoa. Blackberry, raspberry, cocoa nib, and earthy flavors backed by full, but well integrated tannins. Finish goes on for well over a minute. Entering its drinking window now, but should hold on for several years. 4/23/9/5/5 +50 = 96 pts.
Drank 6/20/23 Nose of blackberry, leather, earth, and a bit of cocoa. Blackberry, raspberry, cocoa nib, and earthy flavors backed by full, but well integrated tannins. Finish goes on for well over a minute. Entering its drinking window now, but should hold on for several years. 4/23/9/5/5 +50 = 96 pts.
9.6Lawrence Solum
Amazing. Great, fruit forward.. many layers.
Amazing. Great, fruit forward.. many layers.
10
Scott Munro
Beautiful, balanced, black as night. Treat to have this second growth for new years!
Beautiful, balanced, black as night. Treat to have this second growth for new years!
9.5
Kevin Ortzman
RP 100
RP 100
9.9
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