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Perched on the heights of the Pauillac appellation, Château Pontet-Canet is one of the most unmissable crus of the Médoc. Its founder Jean-François de Pontet, squire to the king and governor of the Médoc, acquired it in 1725, then his heirs bought a few years later the neighboring land of the place called Canet: thus was born Château Pontet-Canet.
The Domaine will reach the title of Fifth Grand Cru Classé during the classification of the wines of 1855 officialized for the universal exhibition of Paris. It will be acquired by Herman Cruse, a Bordeaux merchant of Danish origin, a decade later and will then be renovated from top to bottom. It is only when Guy Tesseron bought it in 1975, already owner of Château Lafon-Rochet to Saint-Estèphe, that Domaine starts to be reborn of its brightness. His son Alfred will reveal the extraordinary potential of his terroir from 1994, by converting the Domaine to biodynamic agriculture with the support of his steward and trusted man Jean-Michel Comme. Today, it is his daughter Justine Tesseron who continues his work, making Pontet-Canet shine on the wine scene.
The Château Pontet-Canet reigns today over an 81-hectare vineyard, entirely conducted according to the principles of biodynamics since the 2004 vintage. The Domaine is thus a precursor and a reference in the world of the Grands Crus Classés of Bordeaux. It was certified by the Biodyvin and Ecocert labels in 2010 and then by the Demeter label in 2014.
The grape varieties on the property are Cabernet Sauvignon (62%), Merlot (32%), Cabernet Franc (4%) and Petit Verdot (2%). They are planted on beautiful gravel soils containing clay-limestone substrate in places.
The Château Pontet-Canet rightly has a large following, as its history rewards the work of a daring gamble; the wines have a wonderful burst of fruit, depth and harmony that is simply divine.
The 2019 vintage is a very nice vintage, very sunny, marked by a relatively mild start to the year. After the flowering of the vines in May, the summer saw two heat waves, counterbalanced by some welcome rain in early August. The harvest at the estate was very promising, with berries that were generously crunchy.
Blend of the 2019 vintage: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot.
The robe is a beautiful deep red color, with purple highlights.
It opens with a very nice nose of red and black fruits, enhanced by a hint of Lebanese cedar, Zan and graphite.
Soft at the attack, it impresses in the mouth by the persistence of its aromas of small red fruits, blackcurrant and pepper, as well as by its beautiful flexibility. The tannins are silky and carry it through to a long, fresh finish.
Food and wine pairing:
Chateau Pontet-Canet 2019 will go very well with a filet mignon with port, a roast wild boar marinated in red wine, a slab of venison with truffles or Angus beef with a porcini mushroom and chanterelle sauce.
For a pairing with cheese, prefer pressed and uncooked cheeses: cantal, old mimolette, morbier, saint-nectaire and tomme de Savoie. It can also be enjoyed with Brie de Meaux, Gouda or Salers.
For dessert, it will be particularly delicious with a black forest, a pistachio and chocolate dessert or a Russian cheese.
Cellaring potential and tasting:
Chateau Pontet-Canet 2019 is a great Pauillac wine that offers a beautiful potential for aging. Its peak will be between 2035 and 2040.
However, it can be wonderfully enjoyed today. To do this, make sure to place the bottle in the serving room at a room temperature between 15 and 18°C, open it and decant it ideally 5 to 6 hours before tasting.
The bottles will be kept in the cellar protected from the light, lying down, at an optimal hygrometric degree of 70%.
