ClassificationCinquieme Cru Classe (1855 classification)
VarietalsCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Hectares81 ha
OwnerAlfred Tesseron
WinemakerMathieu Bessonnet
Founded1975
TastingVisits and tastings available by appointment.
BiodynamicDemeter Certified
OrganicECOCERT
NeighbourhoodPauillac AOC

Signature wines: pontet-canet

Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2010), Wine Advocate 100 (2012)

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Location

Address: Chateau Pontet-Canet, 33250 Pauillac, France, Bordeaux

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Chateau Palmer ★ 4.8

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Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion ★ 4.8

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Graves Cru Classe adjacent to Haut-Brion in Talence, sharing the same Domaine Clarence Dillon ownership. 23 hectares producing powerful, structured Cabernet-Merlot blends.

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Chateau Leoville-Barton ★ 4.7

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Saint-Julien second growth family-owned without interruption since 1826. 48 hectares planted predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon; known for exceptional value among classed growths.

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Chateau Leoville-Las Cases ★ 4.8

Deuxieme Cru Classe (1855 classification)Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot97 haFounded 1826Delon familyWinemaker Dominique DepondSaint-Julien AOC

Saint-Julien second growth known as the 'super second' of the appellation. 97 hectares with the famous walled Grand Clos enclos; Delon family ownership.

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Chateau Angelus ★ 4.8

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru (withdrew from Premier Grand Cru Classe A in 2022)Merlot, Cabernet Franc27 haFounded 1782Bouard de Laforest family (Stephanie de Bouard-Rivoal)Winemaker Stephanie de Bouard-RivoalBiodynamic PracticingECOCERTSaint-Emilion Grand Cru AOC

Iconic Saint-Emilion estate known for its bell-tower icon. 27 hectares of Merlot-Cabernet Franc; organic certified; withdrew from 2022 classification; Stephanie de Bouard-Rivoal leads.

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Chateau Pavie ★ 4.8

Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe A (2022 classification)Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon37 haFounded 1998Gerard and Chantal PerseWinemaker Nicolas LabenneSaint-Emilion Grand Cru AOC

Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe A, 37 hectares on the famous Pavie hill. Gerard Perse owner; Hotel de Pavie on-site features chef Yannick Alleno Michelin-starred restaurant.

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