The 2006 Les Hauts de Pontet-Canet, the second wine of Château Pontet-Canet, is a well-structured Pauillac blend crafted from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, and small portions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It showcases a deep color and a complex nose featuring blackberry, licorice, and cedar. On the palate, it offers a classic Pauillac structure with smooth tannins and a long, savory finish.

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A colour that’s got great hold. A nose of red fruits and spices with a hint of graphite. On the palate, the wine is very round with a structure of great finesse. Good length and great aromatic persistence with hints of gingerbread on the finish.

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Deep ruby in the glass with garnet hues. Ripe, juicy nose still fruit-driven, but complemented nicely with some tobacco, forest leaves, mocha.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 13.0%
Closure: Natural Cork
Harvest: 2006
Varietals: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, with small portions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot
Vineyard Area: 81ha estate, with younger vines contributing to the second wine
Soil: Deep gravel over clay and limestone
Harvest: Hand-picked
Vinification: Traditional fermentation with careful extraction, followed by barrel ageing. The wine was produced as the second wine of Château Pontet-Canet.
Region: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Classification: 5ème Grand Cru Classé, 1855 Classification

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting: 30–60 minutes recommended
Food Pairing: Roast lamb, beef tenderloin, grilled steak, duck, mushroom dishes, truffle dishes and mature hard cheeses