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 is a distinguished Fifth Growth estate located in Pauillac, Bordeaux. Under the stewardship of the Tesseron family, the château has become a leader in biodynamic viticulture, a practice adopted across its entire vineyard. This commitment to natural farming, alongside innovative aging techniques like concrete amphorae, aims to express the purity of its gravelly terroir. The estate's philosophy emphasizes the vineyard as the primary source of quality, with a minimal intervention approach in the cellar.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€128
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
15-15°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Uses horses to plow a significant portion of its vineyards to protect the soil.
Fact 02
Employs indigenous yeasts for fermentation, embracing natural processes.
Fact 03
Some aging amphorae are crafted with limestone and gravel from the estate's own terroir.
Fact 04
Certified Organic and Biodynamic by leading international bodies.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Pontet-Canet employs a philosophy centered on natural winemaking, beginning with 100% biodynamic farming across its 81-hectare vineyard. Grapes are hand-harvested and meticulously sorted. Fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts in conical concrete tanks, followed by a gentle maceration. The wine then undergoes a 16-18 month aging process that uniquely combines new French oak barrels, used barrels, and custom concrete amphorae. This approach aims to capture the essence of the Pauillac terroir with minimal manipulation.
