2024 Ch Pontet-Canet 5ème Cru, Pauillac
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PONCAN246
DUE OCT/NOV 2027
The 2024 Pontet-Canet underlines the fact that daring to harvest late paid dividends in this challenging vintage, wafting from the glass with aromas of cassis, black raspberries and plums mingled with accents of rose petals, licorice and exotic spices. Medium to full-bodied, deep and integrated, with mid-palate density that's all too rare this year, it's layered, suave and seamless, concluding with a long, sapid finish. Picking began on September 26 and concluded on October 11, with the heart of the estate's old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon coming in between the seventh and the ninth, well after many châteaux had finished their harvest. Greater reactivity during the season means that Pontet-Canet's vineyards are gaining in vigor, while in the winery, a lighter touch with extraction, systematic climate control and a wholesale refinement of the estate's cooperage choices have brought new harmony and sensuality to this estate's wines. That has combined with a willingness to take risks with harvest dates to deliver what is clearly one of the wines of the vintage. The blend is roughly half Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with the balance Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.
94-96 robertparker.com
Vibrant ruby in colour with violet edging, this is beautifully measured, with a careful release of black fruits. Puts the focus on the floral side of Cabernet Sauvignon on the aromatics, with rose petals, chamomile, fragrant tomato leaf and lilac. There is austerity on the opening, with tight architecture but as it opens juice begins to flow through the pumice and slate-textured tannins, and this delivers a finessed, slim-style of Pauillac, with plenty of ageing potential and quiet confidence. Harvest September 26 through to October 11. 3.8ph, 50% new oak, 35% concrete amphoras. One of the successes of the vintage. Tasted twice.
94 janeanson.com
The 2024 Bordeaux En Primeur campaign promises to be one of the most intriguing in recent years. With a vintage shaped by a warm, early season and balanced rainfall across the Right and Left Banks, early tastings suggest freshness, structure, and elegance—hallmarks of a classic year. From the silky Merlots of Pomerol and Saint-Émilion to the structured Cabernet-dominant blends of Pauillac, Saint-Julien, and Margaux, this is a vintage where terroir expression and vineyard precision shine.
Top châteaux are already drawing attention with promising barrel samples, and global interest is growing as allocations begin to open. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or exploring Bordeaux futures for the first time, En Primeur 2024 offers a unique opportunity to secure wines at release prices before they hit the broader market.
Don’t miss limited-release offers from iconic estates and rising stars alike. Stay ahead with insider access, expert commentary, and first picks on one of the most anticipated vintages in recent memory.
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | Yes |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | France |
| Region | Pauillac |
| Varietals | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 95 |
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