Bio Tinto

Description

**Château Pontet-Canet Grand Cru Classé** The vineyards of Pontet-Canet, in Pauillac, extend over 81 hectares, divided into around one hundred plots and nearly 800,000 vines facing the Gironde estuary. To the north lie two prestigious neighbours: Mouton and Lafite. The heart of the terroir is the "Plateau," a rise of Günz-era Garonne gravels resting on a limestone base. This poor, well-drained soil favours the expression of Cabernet Sauvignon, which makes up more than 60% of the grand vin. The vines have an average age of 50 years, including plots planted at the end of the 1940s. Near the river, the cooler, richer soils, of limestone and clay, favour Merlot. Four plots of Petit Verdot complete the estate's varietal heritage. **2023: A Successful Bet** After a cold and relatively dry winter, a mild spring and a favourable summer allowed the vines to develop serenely. The harvest began with Merlot, between 7 and 20 September. The Cabernet Sauvignon, not yet fully ripe, called for a decision: to pick or to wait. The choice was to wait and, given weather more favourable than expected, the harvest took place between 28 September and 10 October. It was the earliest and longest harvest in Pontet-Canet's history. In the cellar, the grapes revealed all their complexity, structure and aromatic expression. **The Biodynamic Approach** «In the end, the biodynamic approach brought a new dimension to our wines. It gave them greater depth, making the tannins more precise and silky. The persistence on the palate has gained a more mineral dimension. Our wines are purer and more vibrant. We feel that biodynamics has led us to respect nature better and that, the more we respect it, the more it gives us.» Justine Tesseron Harvest: 7 September to 10 October Blend: 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot «I should say there is something sensible and finished, in the French manner, in a glass of Pontet-Canet.» – Henry James, *Voyage en France*, 1877 **Awards** 99/100 Jane Anson 98/100 Vinum 98/100 Adrian van Velsen – vvWine.ch 98/100 The Wine Enthusiast 97-99/100 The Wine Independent 97/100 Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider 96-98/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate 96/100 Giuseppe Lauria – Fine Wine Guide 96/100 Tim Atkin 96/100 Cellar Tracker 96/100 La Tulipe Rouge 93/100 Wine Spectator 92/100 Chris Kissack – Winedoctor 16/20 Jancis Robinson **Allergen Information** Contains sulphites. SKU: 108091

Vintage

2023

Food pairing

Red meat, game, cheese