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After the initial manic enthusiasm for this vintage,the price of the 2009 Pontet-Canet fell for some time.However,since December 2015 (according to CellarWatch),the fine wine market has risen substantially and there has been a revival of interest in this Chateau,with prices of the 2009 vintage recovering.
In recent years,under the direction of proprietor Alfred Tesseron,Chateau Pontet-Canet's wines have leapt in quality.
Certainly,now considered by professional wine tasters to be a Bordeaux Supersecond wine,it was the 2009 and 2010 vintages (both awarded 100 Points by Robert Parker) that has now propelled this Chateau into unofficial First Growth status:-
"An amazing wine in every sense,this classic,full-bodied Pauillac is the quintessential Pontet-Canet from proprietor Alfred Tesseron,who continues to reduce yields and farms his vineyards biodynamically - a rarity in Bordeaux.Black as a moonless night,the 2009 Pontet-Canet offers up notes of incense,graphite,smoke,licorice,creme de cassis and blackberries.A wine of irrefutable purity,laser-like precision,colossal weight and richness,and sensational freshness,this is a tour de force in winemaking that is capable of lasting 50 or more years.The tannins are elevated,but they are sweet and beautifully integrated as are the acidity,wood and alcohol (which must be in excess of 14%).This vineyard,which is situated on the high plateau of Pauillac adjacent to Mouton Rothschild,appears to have done everything perfectly in 2009.This cuvee should shut down in the cellar and re-open in a decade or more".
(100 POINTS).
Robert Parker. (The Wine Advocate. March 2012).
"Stunning aromas of fresh flowers,with blueberries,blackberries and currants that follow through to a full body,with super balance and finesse.The tannins are super polished.Such class here.Best ever from here.From biodynamically grown grapes.Try in 2018".
(98 Points).
James Suckling. (JamesSuckling.com February 2012).
"Dense colour and pure Cabernet blackcurrant fruit,beautifully extracted with great length and perfect harmony,great purity of expression,exuberant yet restrained,great future. Drink 2016-2030".
(18.5/20 Points).
Stephen Spurrier. (Decanter Magazine.Awarded ***** (Five Stars) June 2010).
"Barrel sample.A superb wine,with the purest fruit,great freshness and ripeness.It is certainly structured with dry tannins,but the blackcurrant freshness is all there.The wine has a great limpid,flowing feel,but also power".
(99 Points).
Roger Voss. (The Wine Enthusiast. August 2010).
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