Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pontet Canet
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 5eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 4%, Petit Verdot 1%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 98/100; Jeb Dunnuck 96/100; Decanter 96/100; Wine Enthusiast 96/100; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) ~95/100; Robert Parker/The Wine Advocate 94–95/100; Wine Spectator 93/100; included in James Suckling Top 100 (2017)

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant and blackberry with graphite, cedar, menthol and tobacco. Firm, ripe tannins, bright acidity, layered dark fruit, spice and earthy minerality; long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, beef bourguignon, aged hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego). Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, braised beef noodle soup, Sichuan-style beef.

Production Method
Biodynamically farmed (Demeter certified), hand-harvested; fermented in concrete/stainless vats and amphorae; aged 16–20 months in a mix of new and used French oak and amphora.

Vineyard Info
1855 Fifth Growth in Pauillac; owned by the Tesseron family. ~80ha under vine, converted to biodynamics since 2010, notable Left Bank terroir of gravel over clay/limestone.