2023 · Château Pontet-Canet
Château Pontet-Canet
Red · Pauillac, France
Bold structured
Dry · Fruit-forward · Saline · Crisp
Technical details
Vinification & maturation
Manual sortingIndigenous yeast fermentationFour-week macerationGentle punch-downsFrench oak barrelsAmphora aging
Grapes
Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet FrancPetit Verdot
Soils
ClayLimestoneMarlGravel
Producer
Château Pontet-Canet
France
Château Pontet-Canet is a historic Grand Cru Classé estate in Pauillac, Bordeaux, owned and operated by the Tesseron family. Since 2004, the entire property has been converted to certified biodynamic and organic farming, utilizing Breton draft horses for soil work. The winemaking, overseen by family members and a dedicated team, follows a minimal-intervention philosophy to highlight the unique gravelly terroir. This approach results in wines noted for their purity, depth, and vibrant character.