Pontet Canet 2001
750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 29%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Petit Verdot 5% Bordeaux, France 2001
Pontet Canet 2001 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Pauillac, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Cheapest offer £115.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior · merchant: soft tannin
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
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Colour
Red
inferred from Pauillac
Origin
Pauillac · Bordeaux · France
inferred from Pauillac
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
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About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description
The 2001 vintage of Pauillac Fifth Growth, Château Pontet-Canet is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 5.5% Cabernet Franc and 0.5% Petit Verdot. Boasting a complex nose of red and dark berries well balanced with notes of vanilla and liquorice. On the palate this wine is characterised by a vibrant structure, fine tannins and full, long finish.
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