Chateau Pontet-Canet 2020

A Grand Cru Classé from Pauillac of Great Refinement

The Property

5th Grand Cru Classé from Pauillac, the Château Pontet-Canet has experienced an irresistible rise, making it one of the most emblematic brands of the Médoc. Managed by Justine and Alfred Tesseron, Château Pontet-Canet has established itself as one of the pioneers of biodynamics in the Pauillac appellation with results exceeding all expectations. From vintage to vintage, the property stands out as one of the most beautiful references on the left bank of Bordeaux.

The Vineyard

Certified Ecocert and Biodyvin for 10 years, the vineyard of Château Pontet-Canet, which extends over 81 hectares, is maintained with the utmost respect for the vine and the surrounding environment. The vines are worked with horses to avoid soil compaction. Biodynamics is applied on this essential domain of Pauillac. Through their work and knowledge of the vineyard, the technical teams of the property help the vine to give its best.

The Vintage

The particularly mild winter precedes warm months of March and April, promoting an early bud break of the vine from March 21. While significant rainy episodes are recorded at the end of April, the subsequently more clement conditions allow for rapid flowering. Following the new moon on May 23, rainfall is very high until June 20. To combat mildew pressure, horsetail teas, willow and buckthorn decoctions picked on the estate are applied as needed, thus limiting losses and saving the harvest. Early August is marked by a heat peak followed by violent storms swelling the berries but weakening the skins. The early cessation of soil work and the non-pruning of the vines allowed the leaves to evaporate this excess water and the berries to regain a normal size. The harvest, started early, allows the collection of very high quality grapes.

Vinification and Aging

Following the harvest, the grapes undergo rigorous sorting and manual destemming in order to make a meticulous selection of the grapes. The quality of the harvest allowed for a low-intervention vinification. The grapes thus "infused" with the support of some manual punch-downs. The aging is carried out 50% in new barrels, 35% in concrete amphorae and 15% in barrels of one wine.

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon (60%), merlot (32%), cabernet franc (4%) and petit verdot (4%).

Characteristics and Tasting Advice for Château Pontet-Canet 2020

Tasting

With its extreme delicacy, aromatic richness and refinement, this Château Pontet-Canet 2020 ideally expresses the exceptional quality of its terroir of origin.