Chateau Pontet Canet – Pauillac

The History

One of eighteen Fifth Growth estates, Chateau Pontet-Canet is located in the northern end of the Pauillac appellation, and has one of the largest production volumes in the region.

The Vineyard

The vineyards date to the early 18th century, and are planted on extremely gravelly,
well-draining soil, typical of the best vineyards in Bordeaux. Plantings are predom¬
inantly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Winemaker
Alfred Tesseron’s philosophy is “to intervene as little as possible and as naturally as
possible” in the vineyard. He also refrains from using any chemicals, and whenever
possible, follows the most traditional viticultural and cultivation practices available.
Chateau Pontet-Canet wines are very concentrated, yet elegant, and have tremendous aging potential. The estate produces a second wine, Les Hauts de Pontet, as well as an additional red blend called Benjamin de Pontet.

Tasting Notes

Robert M. Parker Jr. 94-1-
“… classic nose of incense, charcoal, creme de cassis, and subtle new oak. Full-
bodied, powerful, still very tannic, and shockingly backward, this is a big, rich
wine that has put on weight and seems to need more time..”
Wine Spectator 93
“Extremely pretty aromas of mineral, blackberry, and raspberry. Full-bodied, with
well-integrated tannins and a medium finish. Well-crafted red. The best Pontet-
Canet ever.”
Stephen Tanzer 93
Jancis Robinson 17.5
“Racy and rich with a savoury overlay.”
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