Sign In

2018 Château Pontet-Canet

3 available
Minimum Bid Per Bottle is $140
Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

ITEM 10635247 - Removed from a temperature and humidity controlled wine cellar; Purchased upon release; Consignor is original owner

Bidder Quantity Amount Total
3 $140
Item Sold Amount Date
I10594727 2 $161 Feb 1, 2026
I10594727 4 $151 Feb 1, 2026
I10432698 12 $130 Oct 12, 2025
2018 Château Pontet-Canet

RATINGS

98The Wine Advocate

...perfume of raspberry pie, blackcurrant pastilles, rose oil and Chinese five spice...rich, seductive, full-bodied palate is a hedonist's dream, delivering layer-upon-layer of black and red berry preserves with loads of fragrant accents, a beautifully firm yet plush texture and tons of freshness, finishing long with a whole firework display of exotic spices.

98Vinous / IWC

...possesses off the charts richness, phenomenal balance and head-spinning intensity. Crushed red berries, flowers, mint, cedar and rose petal saturate the palate in a Pauillac of breath-taking richness...silkiest of tannins frame the phenomenally pure, long finish.

98James Suckling

...complex nose of blueberries, elderberries, dried fruit, spice and dark chocolate...full-bodied with a harmonious, balanced texture...tannins are still firm and powerful, but there’s balance and finesse to the whole thing...long and energetic.

98Wine Enthusiast

...combines the richness of the vintage with a sophisticated structure of smoky tannins and spicy wood...powerful structure and ripe, vibrant black-currant fruits.

97+ Jeb Dunnuck

...loads of blue and black fruits, damp earth, tobacco, candied violets, and graphite-laced aromas and flavors. With full-bodied richness, serious mid-palate depth, and building tannins...

16.5+ Jancis Robinson

Savoury, almost oily, note on the nose. Then very broad, sweet and opulent on the palate with a note of dill... Leathery finish.

PRODUCER

Château Pontet-Canet

Château Pontet-Canet is a Fifth Growth Bordeaux located in the Pauillac appellation. The estate dates from the early 18th century, when Jean-Francois de Pontet, the governor of Medoc, bought several vineyards in the area. Later his descendants bought parcels in nearby Canet, and by the mid-19th century the combined estate was considered important enough to be included in the historic 1855 classification. Today the estate is owned by the Tesseron family and it includes 200 acres planted mostly to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The wine’s blend is typically 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. About 21,000 cases are produced annually.

REGION

France, Bordeaux, Pauillac

Pauillac is Bordeaux’s most famous appellation, thanks to the fact that it is home to three of the region’s fabled first-growth châteaux, Lafite-Rothschild, Mouton-Rothschild and Latour. Perched on the left bank of the Gironde River north of the city of Bordeaux, Pauillac is centered around the commune of Pauillac and includes about 3,000 acres of vineyards. The Bordeaux classification of 1855 named 18 classified growths, including the three above mentioned First Growths. Cabernet Sauvignon is the principal grape grown, followed by Merlot. The soil is mostly sandy gravel mixed with marl and iron. Robert M. Parker Jr. has written that “the textbook Pauillac would tend to have a rich, full-bodied texture, a distinctive bouquet of black currants, licorice and cedary scents, and excellent aging potential.”