Pauillac

Château Pontet-Canet 2016 - 75 cl

1 265 €

210.80 € / unit

Case made of wood, 6 bottles.

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Grape varieties and terroir

The Pontet-Canet vineyard stretches across Quaternary gravel hillocks, characteristic of Pauillac. The grape varieties are dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. This diversity produces wines of remarkable depth, combining intensity and freshness.

Tasting

Color: Intense red with deep garnet highlights.

Nose: Complex bouquet combining ripe black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), graphite, cedar and fine spicy touches.

Palate: Full and dense attack, very fine tannins, solid and harmonious structure. Long finish, marked by freshness and characteristic mineral notes.

Storage Potential

15-30 years old.

Food and Wine Pairings

Perfect with grilled rib of beef, rack of lamb with herbs, game dishes (venison, hare) or even mature hard cheeses.

Description

Located in the heart of the Pauillac appellation, Château Pontet-Canet is an iconic 5th Grand Cru Classé, renowned for its pioneering commitment to biodynamics and its respectful approach to the terroir. The 2016 vintage perfectly illustrates this quest for authenticity, offering a wine that is powerful, precise, and of great purity of expression, a true reflection of its deep gravel terroir.

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Characteristic Detail
Name Château Pontet-Canet 2016
Region Pauillac, Bordeaux
Appellation AOC Pauillac
Grapes 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Wine type Red wine
Color Deep red with garnet reflections
Nose Black fruits, graphite, cedar, spices
Palate Ample, dense, fine tannins, long and fresh finish
Aging 16-18 months in amphorae and French oak barrels
Cellaring potential 15-30 years
Food & wine pairing Rib steak, rack of lamb, game, aged cheeses
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Volume 75 cl
Tasting note Deep and refined wine, a blend of power and elegance

Château Pontet-Canet

Château Pontet-Canet, Fifth Grand Cru Classé of Pauillac since 1855, has become one of the most unique and respected estates in the Médoc. Owned by the Tesseron family since 1975, the estate spans 81 hectares of deep gravel, predominantly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon. A pioneer in biodynamic viticulture, it combines respect for the terroir, natural practices, and radical innovation. Its wines, powerful, pure, and of great energy, now compete with the most prestigious crus. Pontet-Canet embodies a new path to excellence, rooted in nature and precision.

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