Château Pontet-Canet 1943
Located in Pauillac, in the heart of the Médoc region, Château Pontet-Canet is one of the Cinquièmes Grands Crus Classés of 1855. This iconic estate, a direct neighbor of Mouton Rothschild and Lafite Rothschild, extends over an exceptional terroir of deep gravel resting on a limestone base. Pontet-Canet has always been recognized for its ability to produce powerful, elegant wines with great aging potential, faithfully reflecting the identity of great Pauillac wines.
The 1943 vintage, produced in a unique historical context, illustrates the resilience and expertise of the estate. Despite the constraints of war, the harvest allowed for the vinification of grapes of correct maturity, producing a classic Médoc wine, understated yet elegant, with a fine tannic structure and beautiful depth. This rare vintage, a testament to an era, retains both heritage and oenological value.
At perfect maturity, Pontet-Canet 1943 reveals an evolved ruby color with brick-red highlights. The nose reveals complex tertiary notes: leather, blond tobacco, humus, cigar box, and dried fruits. On the palate, the balance charms with its delicacy, with melted tannins, a silky texture, and a still-present freshness. The finish, long and subtle, embodies all the classicism and nobility of a great Pauillac at its peak.
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot