COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Château Pontet-Canet
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Pontet-Canet, a 5ème Grand Cru Classé from Pauillac, Bordeaux, is distinguished by its pioneering commitment to biodynamic viticulture. Owned by the Tesseron family since 1975, the estate practices 'less is more,' utilizing natural methods and minimal intervention. The vineyard, situated on a classic gravel plateau, is farmed using horse-drawn plows and is certified organic and biodynamic. This approach aims to allow the unique terroir to express itself with exceptional purity and depth, setting it apart in the traditional Bordeaux landscape.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€140
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
15-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Uses Percheron horses for plowing in a significant portion of its vineyard.
Fact 02
The estate is certified Organic and Biodynamic.
Fact 03
Employs a gravity-flow system in its vat room.
Fact 04
Aging includes concrete amphorae alongside oak barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Pontet-Canet employs a meticulous winemaking process rooted in biodynamic principles. Grapes are hand-harvested and manually sorted before entering the gravity-flow vat room. Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts in a mix of concrete and wooden conical vats, followed by a four-week maceration. The wine then undergoes 16 to 18 months of aging, utilizing a combination of new oak barrels, concrete amphorae, and older oak barrels to preserve fruit purity and develop complexity.
