Winery Story
Château Pontet-Canet
Step onto the grounds of Château Pontet-Canet and you’ll find a place where 18th-century charm meets cutting-edge winemaking.
The Pauillac Paradox
Château Pontet-Canet is, on the one hand, a journey back in time. The winery grounds resemble 18th Century farm buildings. The once crumbling, ancient stonework of the administrative buildings’ walls collected around the first courtyard has been painstakingly restored to its former, understated, functional beauty. The second courtyard is surrounded by stables that house the...
Winery Information
Region: France, Bordeaux, Pauillac
Address: 33250 Pauillac, France
Open for Tastings: No
Major Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Vineyard Size: 200 acres
Own Winery: Yes
DTC Mailing List: No
Vineyard Sustainability: Certified Organic & Biodynamic
Year Established: 1705
Owner: Alfred Tesseron
Winemaker: Mathieu Bessonnet
Website: https://www.pontet-canet.com
Most Recent Reviews for this Winery
Published: April 2025