{"title":"Ch Pontet Canet","description":"\u003cp\u003eForget everything, start afresh and erase old habits in order to re-connect with nature, be born anew … Alfred Tesseron and his team, led by Jean-Michel Comme, Pontet-Canet's \u003cem\u003erégisseur\u003c\/em\u003e (estate manager) since 1989,  have completely transformed both the vineyard and the identity of Château Pontet-Canet. Leaving behind conventional vinegrowing techniques in order to embrace organic and biodynamic methods, they have allowed the terroir to reclaim its origins; the vines seem liberated and the grapes have never been more beautiful. The wines of Pontet-Canet have progressed so much that they are now among the most prestigious in Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePontet-Canet's vines are situated within the commune of Pauillac, where the vineyard spans 81 hectares. The soul of Pontet-Canet lies in the Plateau, an outcrop of Garonne gravel over a bedrock of limestone. The poor and well-drained soil meets all the requirements of the demanding Cabernet Sauvignon grape, the trademark of great Pauillac wines. Cabernet Franc, planted in the centre of the outcrop, brings noble tannins and refinement. Some Merlot vines are planted on the gravelly clay soil which surrounds the Plateau. Three parcels on the edge of the outcrop are planted with Petit Verdot, a grape variety which produces incredible wines, bringing spicy notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowledge of the various terroirs of the estate has become more detailed and precise over the last 10 years. This understanding can be acquired by studying the soils, of course, but science provides only part of the answer. At Pontet-Canet, the sensitivity of the soils is judged glass in hand, by tasting the wines, but also by spending a lot of time in the vineyard. Theory achieves its apotheosis in practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2004, the year of the first biodynamic trial which took place on 14 hectares, the wines were radiant, tighter and brighter. Alfred urged Jean-Michel to go further. The estate was fully converted to biodynamic agriculture. This decision became a commitment and a challenge, but also a first for a Médoc Classified Growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, with each vintage comes new knowledge, furthering the understanding of the terroir in a profound way. The vine's resistance to disease is better known today, the understanding of how different parcels behave has improved, always in keeping with biodynamic principles. It requires sincerity, pragmatism and transparency: in a nutshell, absolute dedication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines of Château Pontet-Canet obtained organic certification from Ecocert and biodynamic certification from Biodyvin in 2010 and from Demeter in 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinification : four weeks to a month, decided by tasting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation : two to three weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVats : oak and natural cement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst wine : Château Pontet-Canet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaturation : 50% new barrels, 35% \u003cem\u003edolia\u003c\/em\u003e, 15% one-year-old barrels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaturation time : approx. 16 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond wine : Hauts de Pontet-Canet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaturation : 100% one-year-old barrels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaturation time : approx. 12 months\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.regiswine.com.hk\/collections\/ch-pontet-canet.oembed","provider":"Regis Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}