Château Pontet-Canet – Château Pontet-Canet 2009 – Pauillac Bordeaux France

Château Pontet-Canet 2009 is a monumental Pauillac Fifth Growth, combining extraordinary concentration with plush dark fruit, graphite, cedar and the freshness needed to keep its scale beautifully controlled.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
• Region / Appellation: Pauillac AOC, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2009
• Alcohol: 14% ABV
• Classification: Cinquième Grand Cru Classé, 1855 Classification
• Serving Temp: 16–18°C
• Style: Dry, full-bodied Left Bank Bordeaux red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Nose: Cassis, blackberry and plum with graphite, cedar, violet, spice and mineral notes
• Taste: Rich and expansive, with saturated dark fruit, savory complexity and remarkable freshness
• Texture: Dense and velvety, with powerful but polished tannins
• Finish: Exceptionally long, layered and mineral-driven

The 2009 is one of the estate’s landmark modern vintages: huge in scale but never clumsy. Its ripe fruit and velvety texture make an immediate impression, while Pauillac’s graphite and mineral signatures keep the wine disciplined and serious.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A landmark Pontet-Canet vintage with extraordinary critical recognition
• Massive concentration balanced by freshness and precision
• Plush enough to impress now, yet structured for continued evolution
• Available in both 750ml and collectible 1500ml format

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Dry-aged ribeye
• Prime rib
• Roast lamb with herbs
• Venison
• Aged Comté

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors seeking a benchmark modern Pauillac
✓ Cabernet lovers who want power, polish and graphite-driven depth
✓ Large-format collectors looking for a serious 1500ml Bordeaux
✕ Not ideal if you prefer delicate, light-bodied reds
✕ Not ideal if you want a simple, fruit-only wine

🏆 Scores

• Robert Parker: 100 points
• Jeb Dunnuck: 100 points
• Wine Enthusiast: 100 points