{"product_id":"pre-arrival-2023-chateau-pontet-canet-pauillac-5eme-cru-classe-750ml-bottle","title":"2023 Chateau Pontet-Canet Pauillac 5eme Cru Classe 750Ml Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e'The 2023 Pontet-Canet envelops the palate with silky tannins as hints of vibrant red-toned fruit, crushed flowers, spice and dried herbs fill out the layers. The 2023 is an exceptionally finessed Pontet-Canet. This is the first vintage in which the Grand Vin was blended early-in December following the harvest-as opposed to just before bottling, which had been the norm. That's one of many changes that resulted in a striking wine endowed with superb finesse. Tasted two times.' \u003cstrong\u003e98 points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'This is a stellar showing from the Tesseron family...I was also thrilled to see Pontet Canet move to a much lighter bottle. Proprietor Alfred Tesseron has been one of the most outspoken supporters of sustainability in Bordeaux. Now, his new bottle aligns with that philosophy, something I would like to see other owners adopt.' \u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the 2023 vintage, this estate has crafted a wine of unprecedented aromatic intensity and precision that marks a significant evolution. Revealing an elegant, fresh bouquet of mulberries and cassis mingled with notions of violets, gentian and menthol, the 2023 Pontet-Canet is medium to full-bodied, seamless and multidimensional, with a pure and precise core of fruit that's framed by ultra-refined tannins and a powerful but controlled profile, concluding with long, mineral, licorice-inflected finish. It's the result of more daring harvest decisions than in previous years: By picking the Merlot earlier to highlight fresh, fruity notes rather than baked, sun-kissed flavors and simultaneously delaying the Cabernet Sauvignon harvest until after September 28 to refine tannins, the 2023 Pontet-Canet marks a significant evolution at this renowned estate. At this early stage, its élevage appears to be more discreet, too. This wine, which I'd be delighted to own, is a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, matured in 50% new oak barrels, 35% amphorae and 15% once-used barrels.' \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96-98 points - Yohan Castaing, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44161045954740,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/Pontet-Canet_Pauillac.png?v=1756958202","url":"https:\/\/randalls.net.au\/products\/pre-arrival-2023-chateau-pontet-canet-pauillac-5eme-cru-classe-750ml-bottle","provider":"Randall's Fine Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}