Chateau Pontet Canet - Pauillac - 2012

This famous commune is situated on the Left Bank of the Gironde river around the small town of Pauillac. The top wines from here are often considered the quintessence of Bordeaux and the famous wine writer Hugh Johnson clearly agrees: “If one had to single out one commune of Bordeaux to head the list, there would be no argument. It would be Pauillac.” Furthermore, it includes also 3 of the 5 First Growths from the 1855 classification, giving additional notoriety to the area. The hallmarks for Pauillac wines are power, firm structure, a broad palate and depth. Cabernet Sauvignon is the predominant grape, but as with all red Bordeaux, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec are also used.