{"product_id":"chateau-pontet-canet-2003","title":"Chateau Pontet-Canet 2003","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2003 vintage remains one of the most extreme and distinctive in Bordeaux history, defined by Europe's unprecedented heat wave that shattered temperature records. The growing season was characterized by relentless heat: June recorded 10 consecutive days above 30°C (86°F), July saw 11 days exceeding this threshold, and August averaged a scorching 32°C (90°F). The absolute temperature record for Bordeaux was set on August 4th at 40.7°C (105.3°F). More than 50 days during the growing season endured temperatures above 30°C, with virtually no cooling at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe salvation came through strategic vineyard management and fortunate late-season precipitation. August 16th brought much-needed rain, followed by additional moisture later in the month. September's warm but less intense conditions, with timely rain, proved crucial for the northern Medoc appellations. At Pontet-Canet, then in its transition toward biodynamic farming, Alfred Tesseron and Jean-Michel Comme made crucial decisions about harvest timing, beginning in mid-September to capture optimal ripeness while preserving freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate's proximity to Mouton Rothschild and its deep gravel soils with clay substrata proved ideal for handling the extreme heat, producing grapes of remarkable concentration without losing varietal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine presents an almost opaque purple-black color with ruby highlights, typical of the concentrated 2003s. The nose offers an explosion of ripe dark fruits, blackberry compote, cassis liqueur and plum, intertwined with notes of cedar, tobacco, dark chocolate, and sweet spices. The heat of the vintage has created a wine of extraordinary richness and glycerin, yet the underlying terroir provides structure and definition. On the palate, the 2003 reveals full-bodied power with soft, approachable tannins that invite current consumption, while possessing the concentration to evolve gracefully for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest: Mid-September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: French oak barrels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: ~14%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Pontet-Canet","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":44112342122607,"sku":"FR-2003-0000014362-750","price":279.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/8557\/4255\/files\/Chateau_Pontet-Canet_2003_ede457bf-8fbd-42f8-bb5e-623bb3f0a74b.png?v=1769432938","url":"https:\/\/vinificant.com\/products\/chateau-pontet-canet-2003","provider":"Vinificant Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}