95 points Panos Kakaviatos (Decanter): "From magnum, a youthful colour, reflecting slow evolution. Aromas of cedar, lead pencil, roasted and primary fruit. Fine grained, noticeable tannin. Excellent balance of power and smooth texture. Noé Tesseron described it as 'older school Pauillac', and I liked it a lot. Long finish. Aged 60% new oak. Drinking Window: 2021-2045. (Sep 2021)"
94+ points Robert Parker: "Upgraded in score over my original rating, which was several points lower, Alfred Tesseron has done a remarkable job since 1994 with Pontet-Canet, which has been hitting first-growth levels since 2003. But the 2000 also shows exceptionally well. In need of another decade of cellaring, this dense purple wine has a classic nose of incense, charcoal, creme de cassis, and subtle new oak. Full-bodied, powerful, still very tannic, and shockingly backward, this is a big, rich wine that has put on weight and seems to need more time than I originally predicted. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2035+. (Jun 2010)"
94 points James Suckling: "I drank this fabulous 2000 Pontet-Canet in Hong Kong last summer at home with family. It was a wonderfully complex wine that was really starting to show its best. On the nose it displayed tar and currants with hints of dried fruits and berries. It was full-bodied yet so refined and delicious at the same time. (6/12/16)"
94 points Bettane & Desseauve's Guide to the Wines of France: "An incredible success on several levels; generous all at the same time. Drink: 2011 up to 2025. (2011)"
94 points Falstaff Guide (11/26/10).
93 points Wine Spectator: "Extremely pretty aromas of mineral, blackberry and raspberry. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a medium finish. Well-crafted red. The best Pontet-Canet ever. Best after 2010. 2,330 cases made. (3/31/03)"
93 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Deep red-ruby. Explosive nose combines raspberry, roasted currant, grilled nuts and exotic spices. Rich, sexy, silky and full in the mouth, with expressive flavors of black raspberry, game, smoke and truffle. Finishes with strong but suave tannins and excellent length. (May/Jun 2003)"
18/20 points The World of Fine Wine: "Very deep red. Reserved nose, with a slight tarriness and ample spice, but what comes through is pure blackcurrant fruit. Rich and velvety, very concentrated, with suave tannins and plenty of spice and vigor, this has delicious if slightly chunky fruit. It's firmly structured but not tough, with enough power to ensure a long life. (Issue 26; 2009)"
94+ points Robert Parker: "Upgraded in score over my original rating, which was several points lower, Alfred Tesseron has done a remarkable job since 1994 with Pontet-Canet, which has been hitting first-growth levels since 2003. But the 2000 also shows exceptionally well. In need of another decade of cellaring, this dense purple wine has a classic nose of incense, charcoal, creme de cassis, and subtle new oak. Full-bodied, powerful, still very tannic, and shockingly backward, this is a big, rich wine that has put on weight and seems to need more time than I originally predicted. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2035+. (Jun 2010)"
94 points James Suckling: "I drank this fabulous 2000 Pontet-Canet in Hong Kong last summer at home with family. It was a wonderfully complex wine that was really starting to show its best. On the nose it displayed tar and currants with hints of dried fruits and berries. It was full-bodied yet so refined and delicious at the same time. (6/12/16)"
94 points Bettane & Desseauve's Guide to the Wines of France: "An incredible success on several levels; generous all at the same time. Drink: 2011 up to 2025. (2011)"
94 points Falstaff Guide (11/26/10).
93 points Wine Spectator: "Extremely pretty aromas of mineral, blackberry and raspberry. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a medium finish. Well-crafted red. The best Pontet-Canet ever. Best after 2010. 2,330 cases made. (3/31/03)"
93 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Deep red-ruby. Explosive nose combines raspberry, roasted currant, grilled nuts and exotic spices. Rich, sexy, silky and full in the mouth, with expressive flavors of black raspberry, game, smoke and truffle. Finishes with strong but suave tannins and excellent length. (May/Jun 2003)"
18/20 points The World of Fine Wine: "Very deep red. Reserved nose, with a slight tarriness and ample spice, but what comes through is pure blackcurrant fruit. Rich and velvety, very concentrated, with suave tannins and plenty of spice and vigor, this has delicious if slightly chunky fruit. It's firmly structured but not tough, with enough power to ensure a long life. (Issue 26; 2009)"
| Product SKU | 103412 |
| Producer | Pontet-Canet |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| SubRegion | Left Bank |
| Appellation | Pauillac |
| Varietal | Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends |
| Vintage | 2000 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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