Château Pontet-Canet, Fifth growth Bordeaux wine estate in Pauillac, France
Château Pontet-Canet is a classified winery in Pauillac occupying roughly 81 hectares with about 800,000 vines planted on gravelly soil. The property cultivates Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot to craft its wines.
The property was founded in the early 18th century when Jean-François de Pontet, serving as royal governor of Médoc, merged several land parcels and later incorporated additional vineyard plots. This consolidation established the foundation of what the estate is today.
The estate takes its name from Jean-François de Pontet, who consolidated the lands in the early 18th century, combined with the Canet vineyards that were integrated later. Visitors can see traditional buildings alongside modern production facilities that reflect how the property honors its past while adopting contemporary approaches.
Visits to the property require advance booking, and guests explore the vineyards and production areas by golf cart. Tastings of selected vintages conclude the tour.
The property was the first classified Left Bank growth to earn biodynamic certification, relying on horses rather than tractors for vineyard work. This approach merges traditional methods with modern sustainability principles.
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