1929 Château Pontet-Canet Pauillac Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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Château Pontet-Canet (Pauillac)
From an original bottle and original cork, this wine was in perfect shape for an 80 year old bottle. Dust red in color, your nose is greeted by light aromas of black fruit, tobacco, earth, forest, spice and leather aromas. Light on the palate, with very soft, black fruit and spice flavors, the wine does not offer a long finish. It trails off a little too quick. The mouth feel is round and opulent, but a little small. Still, it was an honor tasting this wine with my father and so many friends from Bordeaux. 5,666 Views Tasted Nov 1, 2009 |
When to Drink Chateau Pontet Canet, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Pontet Canet is not at its best in its youth, even with several hours of decanting. This is due to the high levels of tannins and intense concentration in the wine. The wine is usually better at 10-12-15 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character.
In the best years, the wine will be at its best between 15 and 45 years of age after the vintage. Young vintages can be decanted for 2-4 hours. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Serving Chateau Pontet Canet, with Wine and Food Pairings
Chateau Pontet Canet is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau Pontet Canet is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Pontet Canet is also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, pasta and a myriad of hard and soft cheeses.
Jean Michel Comme also owns his own biodynamically farmed vineyard, Champ des Treilles in the Sainte Foy appellation.