Château Pontet-Canet

The vineyard is planted mainly to Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, plus smaller portions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Grapes are hand harvested, carefully sorted, and fermented with a light touch that can include native yeasts. Élevage combines French oak barrels with a proportion matured in concrete amphorae to emphasize purity of fruit and texture.

Château Pontet-Canet draws attention for consistent quality, a distinctive Pauillac profile, and its early adoption of certified organic and biodynamic farming at the grand cru classé level.

• Strong critical recognition across recent vintages and reliable cellar performance have elevated its reputation.
• Vineyard and cellar practices, including horse plowing and the use of concrete amphorae alongside barrels, contribute to a recognizable house style.

• Where is Château Pontet-Canet located? Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France.
• What is its classification? Fifth Growth in the 1855 Classification.
• When was it founded and by whom? Founded in the early 1720s by Jean François de Pontet.
• Who owns the estate today? The Tesseron family has owned Château Pontet-Canet since 1975.
• How large are the vineyards and which grapes are planted? About 80 hectares planted mainly to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with smaller portions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
• What farming practices does the estate use, and when did it achieve certification? The estate farms organically and biodynamically, with practices such as horse plowing and natural composts. Certification for organic and biodynamic farming began with the 2010 vintage.
• Does Château Pontet-Canet produce any other wines? Yes. In addition to the Grand Vin, the estate makes Les Hauts de Pontet-Canet as the second wine from younger vines and selected parcels.
• Who provides consulting expertise? Michel Rolland has served as the estate's consultant since 1999, working alongside the in-house technical team.