Chateau Pontet-Canet
Pontet-Canet
Pauillac
2009
Vintage
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
Where it is, September 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2018-2042), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2042, with a drinking horizon to 2052.
The ‘09 Pontet-Canet.
Pontet-Canet 2009 is a Pauillac blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
The estate describes blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite, and violet, with refined tannins and refreshing acidity.
The 2009 vintage
The estate reports sunshine from summer through its September 28 to October 15 harvest in 2009.
About Chateau Pontet-Canet
Pontet-Canet's 2009 technical sheet identifies a four-grape Pauillac blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon.
From the cellar: pair with
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Chateau Pontet-Canet 2009?
Pontet-Canet 2009 is a Pauillac blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot.
What does Chateau Pontet-Canet 2009 taste like?
The estate describes blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite, and violet, with refined tannins and refreshing acidity.
When should Chateau Pontet-Canet 2009 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2016-2052. Within that arc, the peak window is 2018-2042. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Chateau Pontet-Canet 2009?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.