Chateau Pontet-Canet Pauillac 2017

96 POINTS (three times over). Pauillac. Do you have any idea how rarely I get to even type something like this?!?! We almost never get to offer up the GRAND VIN from a TOP BORDEAUX ESTATE – with the recognition and reputation of something like THE Pontet-Canet!!! My head is spinning! Palms sweaty, heart racing...it’s like prom night and I forgot to buy a corsage. 

Wooden crates of Pontet-Canet in our warehouse. It’s dizzying to see. This kind of thing doesn’t happen! Did someone “accidentally” put some whiskey in my coffee? Anywho – people! Wow! This is a fantastic opportunity to score one of the great wines of Pauillac (the property is adjacent to 1st Growth Chateau Mouton-Rothschild, whose current release price is around $900!!!). Too many insane reasons to buy this utter blockbuster. Sorry, our heads are reeling a bit. 

Go. Just...go!!! I have no idea how quickly this will sell out – but I’m thinking QUICKLY...very quickly. Read the reviews below. Know that the modern age for Pontet-Canet began with the master Alfred Tesseron in 1975 (the Chateau dates back to the early 18th century). This man, who came and tasted with us here in Napa a few years back, introduced modern techniques AND old ones (organic and biodynamic farming) and is currently making the best wines of his life. 

Hold on tight – this is a rollercoaster of vinous delight! Decadent, opulent, stratospheric levels of incense and perfumed aromatics, deep concentration – my LORD!! Elixir!! We can’t add much to the pros writeups, but...at this price...do what you can. Grab a few...it made Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2020 after all. Just hope your willpower is stronger than mine! Crazy pricing!! Super limited! Do what you must.