Château Pontet Canet

Château Pontet Canet

Château Pontet Canet is a French wine estate in the Bordeaux region. Historically, Pontet-Canet wines belong to the legend of the Médoc. The vineyard covers 80 hectares located in the heart of the Pauillac appellation, near Château Mouton Rothschild. Pontet Canet is a fifth growth classified in the 1855 Médoc classification. The estate also produces a second wine 'Les Hauts de Pontet-Canet'. Château Pontet Canet is one of the first Bordeaux estates to transition to organic and biodynamic farming, obtaining certifications. In 2010 with the Biodyvin label and in 2014 with the other label Demeter. Today, Pontet Canet is an example for other great Bordeaux châteaux.

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

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The history of Pontet-Canet

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

A century later, the estate was classified as a Fifth Growth in the 1855 classification. It was purchased in 1865 by Henri Herman Cruse, an influential Bordeaux merchant. Under his direction, Château Pontet-Canet gained worldwide recognition.

In 1975, the estate was purchased 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 farming.

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 Pontet-Canet wines?

Château Pontet-Canet is located north of Pauillac, between two classified growths: Mouton Rothschild and Lafite Rothschild. The estate's vineyard covers 81 hectares, spread across about a hundred plots. It has approximately 800,000 vines, oriented towards the Gironde estuary.

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

The Pontet-Canet vineyard is situated 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 allows for the production of natural, high-quality wines. The vinification is traditional. The grapes are hand-harvested 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 present aromas of black fruits, red fruits, flowers, spices, and undergrowth. Their texture is velvety with silky tannins.

The best vintages of Pontet-Canet

The best wines from Château Pontet-Canet are the 1945, 1947, the Pontet-Canet 1985 as well as the Pontet-Canet 1990. We also recommend the Château Pontet-Canet 1989, Château Pontet-Canet 1991 as well as 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 website

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

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