Château Pontet-Canet Pauillac 5. Cru Classé 2021 ØKO i trækasse

"98 points. A nice success, a classic wine.” - Vert de Vin Magazine 

"97 points. Pure berry fruit and cedar aromas, the wine has great purity." - WIne Enthusiast 

"97 points. Intense and dense, layered, long finish." - B My Bordeaux 

"96+ points. A very elegant wine with a wonderful tension and a promising potential." - Markus Del Monego, MW  

“96 points. The wine offers absolutely magnificent refinement and subtlety. With fresh fruit, it unfolds on the palate with great smoothness and silkiness. The texture is superb, the fruit is well-defined, and the tannins are like lace.” - La Revue du Vin de France 

“96 points. A magnificent Pontet Canet, among the best this vintage has to offer.”- Vinum

"95-97 points. The finish is very long, ending fresh with delicate spice. A very beautiful, well-balanced Pontet-Canet." - VV Wine 

”Everybody’s favorite Super-Second story, Pontet-Canet has been hugely influential over the past decade, cheerleading the idea of a classified estate embracing a more ecologically-sound approach through organics and biodynamics” – Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

Uafgjort med 5000 kroner dyre Château Lafite Rothchild 1. Cru Classé… Château Pontet-Canet 2021 står som et supernova-lysende eksempel på, at Bordeaux’ 1855-klassifikation i nogle tilfælde er ”way off”.

Slottet er ”kun” 5. Cru Pauillac men vinen er af åbenlys 1. Cru-karat. Se blot denne årgang 2021, hvor vinen scorer samme 98 points ved det prestigefyldte franske magasin Vert de Vin. I flere tilfælde (Wine Enthusiast og Tastingbook) er det blot ét enkelt point, der skiller de to verdensklassevine fra hinanden skønt prisforskellen er tragikomisk.

Tag ikke fejl. Pontet-Canet plejer at være LANGT dyrere end den pris vi tilbyder dig nu. For selvom Bordeaux og Pontet-Canet lige nu laver nogle fantastiske vine, så er afsætningen på et alarmerende lavt niveau og derfor kan vi præsentere en halv palle Pauillac-magi til en rekordlav pris. Faktisk så lav, at den ligger på niveau med flere af de nye ”En Primeur”-årgange…

Pontet-Canet har tidligere skrevet sig ind i Bordeaux’ historiebøger med perfekte 100 points fra Robert Parker og Efter Alfred Tesserons overtagelse af ejendommen blev produktionen omlagt til biodynamik (i 2010), og mange maskiner blev skrottet til fordel for manuelt arbejde. Traktorerne er blevet erstattet af heste, og både afstilkning og sorteringen af druerne foregår nu ved håndkraft. Man går så hysterisk detaljeorienteret til værks, at druerne ikke engang udsættes for rystelser ved sorteringsbordene som et ellers er normen alle andre steder.

I kælderen eksperimenteres der på livet løs, for eksempel med at modne en del af vinen på terracotta-amforaer. Vinmagerne på 1. Cru-slottene Château Margaux og Château Latour indrømmer blankt at de ”gør som på Pontet-Canet” for resultaterne er ikke til at diskutere.

Pontet-Canets helt op til 100 point-scorende Pauillac-vine udgør årgang efter årgang stærke argumenter for at revidere 1855-klassifikationen. Årgang 2021 kombineret med et vanvittigt prisfald gør kun det åbenlyse købepotentiale endnu større.

Anmeldelser af Château Pontet-Canet Pauillac 2021 

98/100 Vert de Vin Magazine 
“The nose is fruity, elegant, racy and reveals a nice purity of fruit, delicacy in its concentration, a very nice finesse of grain, complexity. We find notes of bright blackcurrant, violet and more slightly fresh Morello cherry combined with touches of fleshy/juicy violet plum, liquorice, fine caramelised notes, graphite, racy minerality, subtle hints of crushed berries, discreet hints of bergamot and cherry blossom. The palate is nicely managed, delicate, precise and shows purity, juiciness, freshness, a nice definition, a nice work on the bitter taste, depth, minerality, a nice energy, an acidulous spine, a nice crunchiness/juiciness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy cherry, fresh/crisp Morello cherry and more lightly of purple plum, crisp/juicy raspberry as well as fine nuances of bright wild berries, liquorice, liquorice, vanilla, subtle hints of bergamot, subtle hints of fresh flowers, fresh rose, subtle hints of cardamom, fresh hazelnut, subtle hints of bourbon vanilla. The tannins are supple. Good length. A nice success, a classic wine.” 

97/100 Wine Enthusiast 
”Pure berry fruit and cedar aromas, the wine has great purity. It is a straight line of freshness as well as black-currant fruits and ripe acidity. The wine is beautifully textured and firm at its core. Drink from 2028. Organic and biodynamic.” 

97/100 Tastingbook.com 

97/100 Christer Byklum, B My Boredeaux 
"Ruby. Cassis, blackberries, blueberries, vanilla and spices, dark fruits nose, spices and exotic notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, anise, spices, liquorice, intense and dense, layered, long finish." 

96+/100 Markus Del Monego, Master of Wine  
"A very elegant wine with a wonderful tension and a promising potential." 

96/100 La Revue du Vin de France 
“The wine offers absolutely magnificent refinement and subtlety. With fresh fruit, it unfolds on the palate with great smoothness and silkiness. The texture is superb, the fruit is well-defined, and the tannins are like lace.” 

96/100 Vinum 
“Incredibly deep, with a cool aftertaste, dark fruit, currants, plums, and floral notes. Precise on the palate, with masses of tannin as if carved from stone, delicately interwoven with the fruit; structure, precision, finesse, punch, and length. A magnificent Pontet Canet, among the best this vintage has to offer.

95-97/100 VV Wine 
“58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot. 
Deep ruby color. Ripe-fruited nose, very profound, with lots of blackcurrant, plums, floral notes, violets, a hint of chocolate, and also mint — super complex. On the palate, firm and powerful, the wine shows great intensity and concentration. The fruit is beautifully ripe, crisp, and supported by masses of tannins, which wrap around the fruit like a silk scarf — delivering both strength and finesse. The finish is very long, ending fresh with delicate spice. A very beautiful, well-balanced Pontet-Canet. (Tasted in April 2022. Château Pontet-Canet)” 

95-96/100 Andrew Caillard, Master of Wine 
“Deep crimson. Lovely dark chocolate, blackberry, graphite aromas. Richly concentrated and voluminous dark chocolate, blackberry, blackcurrant flavours, integrated fine chocolaty/ cedary textures and savoury nuances. Beautifully balanced with very good density, mid-palate richness and vigour. 58% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot, 4% cabernet franc 6% petit verdot. 50% new oak, 35% amphoras, 15% 1-year old oak.” 

95-96/100 Alexandre MA 
“The outstanding ripeness, the creamy mouthfeel, and the incredible concentration are all included in the answer sheet that Pontet Canet 2021. In addition to the classic aromas of licorice, cedar, and black pepper of Pauillac, the wine also gives off some unique fresh scents of blueberry, black plum, and medicinal herbs. It is pure and bright on the first sip, with a fine, dense and plumpy mouthfeel. The furry tannins amalgamate with the well-polished baking aroma, playing a waltz on my palate. Mathieu Bessonnet, the technical manger, has told me that the vineyard was not weeded in 2021, because they wanted them to absorb the excessive water underground. This ambious attempt has delivered to the wine some smaller and more concentrated grapes in the rainy vintage of 2021, thus indirectly contributing to the ideal flavours intensity.” 

95/100 James Suckling 
”This is a very pretty 2021 with a solid, beautiful mid-palate and density. Juicy fruit, slightly chewy tannins and a savory finish. Hints of graphite” 

95/100 Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux 
“Bright berry red in colour, nuanced blackberry and loganberry with bitter black chocolate notes from the first attack. Lovely precision, good level of spice, earthy, unfussy, rose stem and blackcurrant bud. This was the third vintage with mildew pessure, but the team are now experienced, and I can attest to seeing the vines during harvest and remarking on how healthy they looked, with no-till farming helping concentration. Plenty of tannins give structure and are shot through with sinew and juice, this is an impressive wine from technical director Mathieu Bessonet, with Pauillac typicity. Harvest 24 september until 12 October. 50% new oak, 35% amphora, 15% one year barrels, 15% press (aged in the amphora).” 

95/100 Decanter 
“Gorgeous fragrance on the nose, so perfumed and floral - really vibrant - you can smell the Cabernet and the Petit Verdot on the nose. Juiciness straight away from a burst of high acidity focussed on blackcurrant and black cherry with both a fragrance, spice and minerality following. This really hits you square on - it's not opulent but it’s so fully flavoured, forward and upfront. Tannins are fine-grained but plentiful, they hold the structure and give the frame while the creaminess and freshness gives an expansive aspect to the palate. There's refinement and an aerial quality here despite the clear Pauillac power. The Cabernet fruit is in full shine mode, giving a eucalyptus, perfumed berry and black pepper touch. Structured and supple with grape and terroir characteristics. If you love Pontet, and classic Pauillac claret, this is an impressive reference point. Skilled winemaking from technical director Mathieu Bessonet. 4% Cabernet Franc completes the blend. “ 

94-96+/100 Anthocyanes, Yohan Castaing 
“Nose of licorice and smoke, elegantly rooty and earthy, with notes of pepper, dark fruits, black cherry, and spring flowers after slight aeration. The bouquet is somewhat reserved but fresh and elegant. Lovely mouthfeel — graceful, creamy, and velvety, with medium, balanced density and beautifully integrated, structuring tannins. A sense of precision and airy structure. A fine wine in the making, even if the whole seems a bit firm at this stage. The élevage (aging process) will be decisive. Score: 94–96+” 

94-96/100 Jef Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider 
“The wine opens with flowers, tobacco leaf, currants, herbs and a touch of spice. Medium/full-bodied, elegant, refined, fresh and vibrant, there is a gorgeous sense of purity to the red fruits along with vivid freshness and a touch of spice in the endnote. The wine is aging in a combination of 50% new, French oak, and 35% Amphora. 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. Drink from 2028-2055. 94-96 Pts” 

Chateau Pontet-Canet Pauillac 5. Cru Classé er i årgang 2021 skabt på et blend af 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3 % Cabernet Franc og 2% Petit Verdot. Druerne plukkes og sorteres manuelt, og vinificeringen er i Médoc-sammenhæng befriende low-tech. Gæringen foregår ganske vidst under nøje opsyn, men uden temperaturkontrol og uden brug af industrigær. 50% af vinen modnes 15 måneder på nye barriquefade, 15% på ”second fill” barrique samt 35% på amforaer, støbt med grus, ler og kalksten fra ejendommens 82 hektar.