Producer Profile
Château Pontet-Canet – Pauillac, 5ème Cru Classé
Château Pontet-Canet is one of Bordeaux’s standout estates — a Fifth Growth that consistently performs at the level of top-tier “Super Seconds,” and in great vintages, rivals First Growths.
Situated in the heart of Pauillac, neighbouring Château Mouton Rothschild, the estate benefits from prime gravel soils ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon, producing wines of depth, structure, and classic Left Bank character.
Under Alfred Tesseron’s leadership, Pontet-Canet has been transformed into a benchmark producer, pioneering biodynamic farming among classified growths. This commitment brings purity, precision, and strong expression of terroir.
The wines are rich yet refined — showing cassis, graphite, and cedar, balanced by freshness and polished tannins. Consistently age-worthy, they offer both power and elegance across vintages.
At Wine Kin, Pontet-Canet represents exceptional value in top Bordeaux — combining pedigree, quality, and long-term collectability.
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Area under vines: 80 hectares
Soils: Gravel and sand
Average age of the vines: 45 years
Planting density: 9500 vines/ha
Production: 20 000 cases a year
Ageing: in 60% new oak barrels for 16 months
Grape varieties:
- Cabernet Sauvignon 62%
- Merlot 32%
- Cabernet Franc 4%
- Petit Verdot 2%
Second wine: Les Hauts de Pontet-Canet
- Cabernet Sauvignon 53%
- Merlot 46%
- Cabernet Franc 1%
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