Pontet Canet is famous for being Mouton’s neighbor, delivering magical 100 pointers for a fraction of the price.
If you’re a Bordeaux lover or collector, 2010 Pontet-Canet is a wine that you should own! Talk about a deal - at $299 / bottle, it is one of the best deals in 100 point, back-vintage Bordeaux! Scoring 100 points from both Robert Parker and James Suckling, it comes from one of history’s top Bordeaux vintages.
To see what an amazing buying opportunity this is, just look at how 2010 Pontet-Canet compared to these first growths from the same vintage - it outscored Lafite and has the same score as Mouton, but for a fraction of the price!
“The 2010 Pontet-Canet offers a very deep garnet color. Whoa—the nose explodes with a vast array of black fruit preserves and savory nuances: plum preserves, blackcurrant cordial, black cherry coulis and licorice with wafts of dried lavender, melted chocolate, charcuterie, black olives, truffles and camphor plus a hint of sandalwood. The full-bodied palate is completely filled with black fruits, exotic spices and earthy nuances with a firm foundation of ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing with epic length and depth. So much more expressive and seductive than a lot of 2010s at this stage, and yet it is still incredibly youthful!” – Robert Parker
| 2010 Pauillac Comparison | Score | $/Bottle |
| 2010 Chateau Pontet-Canet | 100 RP | $299 |
| 2010 Chateau Mouton Rothschild | 100 RP | $900+ |
| 2010 Chateau Lafite Rothschild | 99+ RP | $1,000+ |
"Is there anything that proprietor Alfred Tesseron is not doing right? Talk about an estate that is on top of its game!" - Robert Parker
2010 Pontet-Canet is an insanely good wine at a steal of a price for a 100 point Bordeaux! It has a drinking window of 2025 – 2070. It’s a perfect addition to your wine cellar.
Cheers!