Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2021 / 375ml | ≈ $62.76Original CHF 52.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
Region Pauillac
Harvest Dates September 7–October 10, 2023
Production Details Merlot was harvested September 7–20. Cabernet Sauvignon was allowed additional ripening time and harvested September 28–October 10; the estate describes this as its earliest and longest harvest.
Tasting Notes Dazzling violet; blackcurrant, strawberry, crisp fruit, menthol, graphite and cedar; ample and velvety with a creamy, harmonious texture; long, vibrant, floral and fresh finish.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot
Region Pauillac
Harvest Dates September 8–28, 2022
Production Details The estate describes minimum-intervention winemaking: pumping over at the start of fermentation, followed by some punching down and then a slow, long infusion. Harvest involved repeated passes through each plot, with picking paused when necessary following berry inspection and tasting.
Tasting Notes Purple to violet; blackcurrant, cedar, eucalyptus and pepper; dense, velvety texture with an elegant structure and menthol freshness; warm, persistent, aromatically rich finish.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot
Region Pauillac
Harvest Dates September 24–October 12, 2021
Production Details The first Merlot plots were picked on September 24. Picking of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot began on October 4, and the overall harvest concluded October 12.
Tasting Notes Deep garnet; cedar, blackcurrant, graphite and spices; creamy, clean mouthfeel with well-integrated tannins; oak, chocolate, cedar and black fruit leading to a smoky, floral finish.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot
Region Pauillac
Harvest Dates September 14–30, 2020
Production Details During the period of downy-mildew pressure, the estate reports daily vineyard applications of horsetail infusions and decoctions of estate-picked willow and alder buckthorn.
Tasting Notes Garnet with deep purple highlights; blackberry, blackcurrant and cedar; juicy, satin-smooth palate with supple but present tannins; harmonious, lingering finish.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Region Pauillac
Harvest Dates September 23–October 10, 2019
Production Details Merlot picking began September 23 and was followed by Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Sauvignon picking began in the final days of September, and the last Petit Verdot was brought in at midday on October 10.
Tasting Notes Intensely dark with purple highlights; graphite, cedar and wild fruit; deep flavor with soft tannins and fresh acidity; exceptionally long finish with subtle smoky notes.
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $165.05Original CHF 136.75 | vinello.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2024 / 3000ml | ≈ $481.57Original CHF 399.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $123.11Original CHF 102.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2023 / 1500ml | ≈ $241.39Original CHF 200.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2022 / 9000ml | ≈ $1,979.40Original CHF 1,640.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Château Pontet-Canet, 33250 Pauillac, France
Phone
+33 (0)5 56 59 04 04
Email
Owner
Tesseron family