Oof, The Latour WENT FAST, well, duh!

How do you follow the most legendary Pauillac 1st Growth? With the same vintage of the best Pauillac value today!

Pontet Canet, arguably the hottest Left Bank in the market, with scores and raves not too far from that of the Latour, believe it or not.

Yet less than a 6th of its price? Thanks to a TIME TRAVEL DEAL we somehow got. Reap the rewards!

Leave it to Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate to emphasize how HOT Pontet Canet is these days: “One of the greatest success stories to come out of Bordeaux in recent years is the one about how a well-situated fifth growth Pauillac Château raised itself to super-second, nay first growth quality standards. Anyone who knows Bordeaux knows the story.”

A library vintage for about a hundred bucks? It sure is a dreamy day. Luckily, we were able to secure a bigger allocation of this than the Latour, but not by much.

98 Points – James Sucking

“So much floral and dark-fruit character with almonds and walnut shell. Full body and ultra-fine tannins. Powerful. Classic style with a harmony and energy. Goes on for minutes. A superb wine with great fruit. Real Bordeaux.”

97 Points – Antonio Galloni’s Vinous

“Proprietor Alfred Tesseron and winemaker Jean-Michel Comme produced an absolutely stellar Pontet-Canet in 2015. Sumptuous, racy and totally inviting, the 2015 is all class. Super-ripe dark cherry, plum, spice and exotic floral notes build as the 2015 shows off its alluring personality. Even with all of its raciness, the 2015 speaks with authority and power. Fine tannins extend the persistent, highly nuanced finish. The 2015 is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot aged 50% new oak, 4% in terra cotta and 15% in neutral oak. Drink 2023-2040.”

97 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

“Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Pontet-Canet comes charging out of the glass with fantastically expressive notes of black cherry preserves, black raspberries and blackcurrant pastilles plus touches of kirsch, wilted roses, tobacco, camphor and cinnamon stick with a waft of fragrant soil. Full bodied, the palate is laden with black and red fruit layers, supported by very firm, very finely grained tannins and provocative freshness, finishing with incredible length and stunningly perfumed. Drink 2024-2050.”

97 Points – The Wine Independent

“A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2015 Pontet-Canet is deep garnet-purple colored. It rolls effortlessly out of the glass with notes of blackcurrant pastilles, raspberry coulis, and blueberry compote, plus suggestions of candied violets, beef dripping, and tar. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is firm and grainy with seamless freshness framing the generous red, black, and blue fruits, finishing long and lifted. Drink 2024-2055.”

97 Points – Wine Enthusiast

“Succulent fruits, rich tannins and juicy acidity are in perfect harmony in this wine produced from biodynamic grapes. It has a rich, velvet texture and dense structure, sumptuous and already balanced and delicious. However do not be fooled, this is a serious wine for aging. Drink no earlier than 2026.”