Château Pontet-Canet – Château Pontet-Canet 2016 – Pauillac Bordeaux France

Château Pontet-Canet 2016 is a powerful yet finely balanced Pauillac, built around Cabernet Sauvignon with dense dark fruit, mineral lift and a long, structured finish.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
• Region / appellation: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2016
• Style: Full-bodied, structured red Bordeaux

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Blackcurrant, blackberry and plum are layered with graphite, cedar, spice and floral notes. The palate is rich and concentrated, with fine-grained tannins, freshness and a long mineral-driven finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

The 2016 combines concentration with precise structure, giving the wine both immediate presence and the balance expected from a serious Pauillac.

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

Serve with roasted beef, rack of lamb, braised short ribs, game, or mature hard cheeses.

👤 Who This Wine Is For

For collectors and classic Bordeaux drinkers who want a concentrated, age-worthy Pauillac with both power and refinement.