Château Pontet Canet

Château Pontet Canet

The Château Pontet Canet is a french estate of Bordeaux region. Historically, the wines at Pontet-Canet belong to the legend of the Medoc. The vineyard has 80 hectares located on the heart of Pauillac appellation, near to the Château Mouton Rothschild. Pontet Canet is a fifth cru classé of Médoc classification in 1855. The estate produces also a second wine ‘Les Hauts de Pontet-Canet‘. The Château Pontet Canet is one on the first estate in Bordeaux to pass in Bio and Biodynamie with the obtention of labels. In 2010 with the label Biodyvin and in 2014 with the other label Demeter. Now, Pontet Canet is an exeample for the others great Châteaux in Bordeaux.

The best wines of Château Pontet Canet are the vintages 1945, 1947, the Pontet Canet 1985 and the Pontet Canet 1990. We suggest, the Château Pontet Canet 1989, Château Pontet Canet 1991 and Château Pontet Canet 2000.

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The history of Château Pontet-Canet

In the 18th century, Jean-François de Pontet, an aristocrat and high magistrate, acquired a few acres of land north of the village of Pauillac. He planted a vineyard there and gave his property the name Château Pontet-Canet.

A century later, the estate was ranked fifth classified growth in the 1855 classification. It was bought in 1865 by Henri Herman Cruse, an influential Bordeaux merchant. Under his leadership, Château Pontet-Canet acquired a reputation throughout the world.

In 1975, the estate was bought by Guy Tesseron, a winegrower and Cognac merchant. His son, Alfred Tesseron, succeeded him in 1994. Uncompromising on quality, he chose to convert the estate to organic and biodynamic agriculture.

In 2015, Justine Tesseron, Alfred's daughter, took over the management of the estate. She continues her father's work by committing to sustainable and environmentally friendly viticulture.

What are the characteristics of Château Pontet-Canet wines?

Château Pontet-Canet is located north of Pauillac, between two grands crus classés: Mouton Rothschild and Lafite Rothschild. The estate's vineyard covers 81 hectares, spread over a hundred plots. It has around 800,000 vines, facing the Gironde estuary.

The grape varieties are composed of Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (30%), Cabernet Franc (3%) and Petit Verdot (2%).

The Pontet-Canet vineyard is located on Günzian gravel, a soil composed of gravel, sand and clay. This soil is rich in nutrients and minerals, which gives the wines their unique character.

The vineyard is managed using organic and biodynamic farming methods. This environmentally friendly approach makes it possible to produce natural and high-quality wines. The vinification is traditional. The grapes are harvested by hand and vinified in concrete vats. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels for 16 to 20 months.

Pontet-Canet wines are known for their elegance, complexity and longevity. They have aromas of black fruits, red fruits, flowers, spices and undergrowth. Their texture is velvety and their tannins are silky.

The best vintages of Château Pontet-Canet

The best wines of Château Pontet-Canet are the 1945, 1947 vintages, the Pontet-Canet 1985 and the Pontet-Canet 1990. We also recommend the Château Pontet-Canet 1989, Château Pontet-Canet 1991 and the Château Pontet-Canet 2000.

Food and wine pairings

The wines of Château Pontet-Canet are perfect to accompany red meats, game and cheeses.

Château's website

https://www.pontet-canet.com/

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