Description

• Alcohol %: 14.0%
• Decant Time: 30 minutes (optional — pop and pour works)
• Taste: cassis / blackcurrant, graphite, cedar, tobacco / cigar box, forest floor, licorice, truffle, dark chocolate, smoky, ripe fruit, silky / polished tannins, concentrated, full-bodied, long finish
• Food Matching: Entrecôte with Béarnaise sauce, Grilled bone-in sirloin / steak, Roasted or braised venison, Rich, mature hard cheeses (e.g. Manchego), Hearty stews and braised beef, Dark chocolate (as a contrast)
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Cabernet Franc , Petit Verdot , Malbec , Other ,

Tasting note

品飲筆記：2003 年的 Pontet-Canet 呈現濃郁紫色，香氣厚實又層次分明：黑莓醬、雪松與煙草盒的木質感，夾帶森林底物、甘草與一絲松露與黑巧克力的誘惑。口感飽滿豐腴，果味集中但酸度偏低，單寧已經趨於圓潤柔和，入口質地順滑，尾韻帶有煙燻與礦物回味，層次長而迷人。 酒莊與田間：這座波亞克名莊以細緻的田間管理著稱，園內多為礫石良好排水土壤，緊鄰吉倫河的氣候讓葡萄成熟度與礦感兼具。酒莊控制產量、選果嚴格，以求果實濃縮又保留風土特色。 釀造小記：釀造時注重果香保留與柔和浸皮，經典的法國橡木桶熟成處理讓香料與雪松感與果實更融合，養成期間避免過度抽出，讓酒體呈現飽滿而不粗糙的口感。 搭配建議：這支酒非常適合油脂豐富的紅肉、燉煮牛肉或野味，也能與陳年硬質乳酪相得益彰。若想讓香氣更開放，倒出醒半小時即可，懶人也可以直接開瓶享用。

Tasting note: The 2003 Chateau Pontet-Canet is a powerful Pauillac with dense purple hues and a generous aromatic profile — graphite and cigar-box meet concentrated black fruit, crème de cassis, forest floor and a whisper of truffle and licorice. On the palate it is rich and full-bodied, with exuberant ripeness balanced by moderate acidity. Tannins have softened into a plush, silky texture while the wine still retains impressive depth and a long, smoky finish. Producer notes: From a historic Pauillac estate renowned for meticulous vineyard work, this bottling exemplifies a classic left-bank expression—serious, structured and built to age. Critics have lauded the 2003 for its concentration and integrated oak, naming it one of the standout wines of the vintage. Winemaking notes: Fermented with careful extraction to preserve ripe fruit character, the wine was matured in French oak barrels to integrate spice and cedar notes without overwhelming the core fruit. Elevage focused on harmonizing tannin and oak to reveal a plush mid-palate while allowing the wine’s mineral and savory layers to emerge. Vineyard notes: Sourced from gravelly Pauillac soils with strong drainage and exposure to the Gironde estuary, the vineyard management emphasizes low yields and targeted selection to concentrate flavors. The site contributes the signature minerality and graphite notes that mark classic estate bottlings. Serving: Pop and pour is acceptable, though a short decant (30 minutes) will open aromatic layers. Serve at cellar cool room temperature with hearty red meats or aged cheeses.

Winery

龐德格力（Pontet-Canet）是波亞克一座頗受推崇的酒莊，田間管理細緻，注重選果與控產，力求把礫石地的風土特質帶進瓶中。酒莊在栽培與釀造上講究平衡與自然風味，透過嚴格分級與橡木養成，讓酒體既有力量又保有細緻度。從田間到酒窖的每一步都以品質為優先，使其成為典型且值得收藏的左岸代表。

Chateau Pontet-Canet is a highly respected Pauillac estate known for rigorous vineyard work and estate bottlings that express the classic gravelly terroir of the Médoc. The property emphasizes careful selection in the vineyard, low yields and attentive élevage to balance concentration with finesse. Over recent decades the estate has become notable for modern, terroir-driven practices and a focus on producing wines that combine power with complexity.