Chateau Pontet Canet   Pontet Canet

1989 Pontet Canet

By Chateau Pontet Canet

1989 Pontet Canet from Chateau Pontet Canet, Pauillac, Bordeaux

The 1989 vintage for Bordeaux was one of notable merit, a year that bestowed upon the region fine weather and near-perfect harvesting conditions. At the forefront of this exceptional year is the 1989 Pontet Canet from Chateau Pontet Canet, a wine that distinctly encapsulates the virtues of its provenance.

 

An Emblematic Vintage for Investors

For discerning investors seeking entry into the echelons of Pauillac's elite offerings, the 1989 Pontet Canet stands as a beacon of potential. This luminary vintage is a testament to the fertility of the estate's gravel-rich terroir, magnified gloriously by an enduring summer sun.

 

The Distinctive Palette of 1989

Upon pouring, one is instantly struck by its deep garnet hue, hinting at maturity whilst stepping back from fully yielding its age. The nose exudes a harmonious blend of blackcurrant, earthy truffle, and subtle oak—a triumvirate of aroma that speaks to an elegantly orchestrated elevage. The palate follows suit; as one would fondly expect from a well-aged Bordeaux, it delivers complexity without sacrificing vigour. With tannins that have softened into whisper-like caresses and an enduring finish, this true Pauillac marque carries notes of graphite and cigar box—an homage to its lineage and the grace of time.

Impressively structured yet refined, the 1989 Pontet Canet lingers in privilege and promises further revelation upon decanting. Moreover, this offering harbours an incontestable allure for investors: a maturity that denotes readiness for enjoyment or continued cellarage as part of a diversified portfolio.

 

Forging Decades with Elegance

In sum, the 1989 Pontet Canet narrates not only the story of an exemplary year but punctuates it with its own distinguished chapter within the grand library of Bordeaux vintages. As we continue to marvel at the profundity exhibited by this storied producer's oeuvre, it is no wonder that connoisseurs and investors alike revere such years—and this wine exemplifies why. In every glass is a wealth of potential; a luxurious testament to time well-kept, truly one to cherish.

Current market price

£1,560.00

12x75cl

Highest score

88

POP score

195

Scores and tasting notes

88

A somewhat disjointed wine with impressive component parts but still somewhat ruggedly thrown together, with the tannins dry and all too noticeable. Nevertheless, the color remains a healthy ruby/garnet, and the smoky nose of melted licorice intermixed with creme de cassis, earth, and dried herbs is alluring. In the mouth it is medium-bodied, moderately tannic, but somewhat dry in the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2015. Last tasted, 9/02.

Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 31 December 2002

Vintage performance