Château Pontet-Canet, Pauillac, 2004, 75cl

12 x 75cl

10.740,00 kr

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Château Pontet-Canet, Pauillac, 2004, 75cl

10.740,00 kr

895,00 kr each

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Château Pontet-Canet 5ème Cru Classé 2008 is an exclusive red wine from Pauillac in Bordeaux, France, which unites classic structure, depth, and refined elegance in a stylish and characterful expression. The wine shows Pauillac's well-known strength and complexity, but with a beautiful balance and precision that makes it both inviting now and interesting for further aging. This is a wine for those seeking a classic Bordeaux with both personality and French finesse.

On the nose, the wine opens with nuances of blackcurrant, dark cherries, and plum, beautifully complemented by cedar, tobacco, graphite, and fine spicy undertones. The aromatic profile is deep, classic, and elegant with a beautiful combination of dark fruit and the characteristic Pauillac signature. The taste is full-bodied, well-structured, and harmonious with fine tannins, fresh acidity, and a long, nuanced finish where fruit, spice, and minerality are clearly evident. The result is a wine with character, balance, and classic Bordeaux elegance.

Château Pontet-Canet 2008 pairs particularly well with beef, lamb, game, braised dishes, and mature cheeses. It is an ideal wine for special dinners and for those seeking a stylish and terroir-driven Pauillac with depth, complexity, and timeless French character.

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About the wine

Wine: Château Pontet-Canet, Pauillac, 2004, 75cl

Type: Red

Size: 75 cl

Manufacturer: Chateau Pontet-Canet

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux

Classification: 5th Classed Cru

Bottles per Box: 12

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Tasted at the Pontet-Canet vertical in London, it seems clear that the 2004 Château Pontet-Canet is predestined to always fall under the shadow of the 2005. Don't overlook this gem. The bouquet delivers pure blackberry, pencil lead and tobacco notes that are more generous than the 2005 at the moment—open for business, you might say. There is an element of dried herbs here, a hint of black tar. The palate is medium-bodied and quite sturdy in the mouth, the tannins perhaps "abrasive" when juxtaposed against the 2005, however they are couched in unexpectedly intense earthy black fruit that frame a tannic finish. If you hanker for a sumptuous Pontet-Canet, then opt for 2003 or 2009, but if your predilection is for a more "classic" Pauillac, then 2004 Pontet-Canet fits the bill. Undoubtedly a great wine from Alfred Tesseron for the vintage, I would start, broaching bottles now but keep a stash back for 4-5 years' time when those tannins have softened. Tasted February 2016.

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About the grape

Rød Bordeaux Blend

Rød Bordeaux Blend er en kombination af de druesorter, der traditionelt bruges til Bordeaux' berømte rødvine. Det er ikke en officiel betegnelse, men en praktisk måde at tale om en vinsstil, der nu dyrkes over hele verden – fra Californien til Australien, Sydafrika til Chile.

Essensen er fleksibilitet: typisk en blend af Cabernet Sauvignon og Merlot, ofte suppleret med Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot og Malbec. Hver drue tilfører noget unikt – struktur, frugt, krydderier eller blødhed.

Rød Bordeaux Blend er for dig, der søger kraftfuld struktur og dybe smagsnuancer. Det er vine med personlighed – nogle kan nydes straks, andre udvikler sig smukt gennem årene. Her får du en vinsstil med historisk fundament, der stadig inspirerer vinmagere verden over.

Serving

Rød Bordeaux Blend serveres bedst ved 16-18°C, hvor vinens frugt, struktur og kompleksitet står skarpest. Serveres den for varm, kan alkoholen virke mere dominerende, mens for lav temperatur dæmper aromaerne. Bordeaux anbefaler selv 16-18°C til strukturerede og lagringsværdige rødvine.

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