Ratings
JS 95 · RP 90
Identity
| Producer | Chateau Pontet Canet |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Cinquième Grand Cru Classé |
| Grapes | 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep ruby |
| Aroma | Black fruits, cassis, blackberry, licorice, spices, subtle oak, graphite, pencil shavings |
| Palate | Powerful, rich velvety tannins, refined texture, balanced acidity, full-bodied, long persistent finish |
| Finish | Long and persistent finish with elegant tannins and mineral notes |
| Food Pairing | Lamb, beef, game, mature cheese, roasted poultry |
| Aging Potential | 20-30 years |
| Serving Glassware | Bordeaux glass |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGH
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | 16-20 months |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in wooden and stainless steel vats with controlled temperature |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | Several hundred meters above the Gironde river |
| Soil | Deep gravel, clay and sand soils |
| Vine Age | 35 years |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Manual harvest with careful selection of grapes to ensure optimal fruit quality |
Interesting facts
| One of the first Bordeaux estates to convert to biodynamic farming, certified since 2006. Owned by the Tesseron family since 1975. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |