Château Pontet-Canet

Despite its long legacy, the wine was not château-bottled until 1972. Just a few years later, in 1975, Guy Tesseron of the esteemed Tesseron family — famed for their exceptional, long-aged Cognacs (Cognac Tesseron)- purchased the estate. The family also owns Château Lafon-Rochet in Saint-Estèphe.

Today, Pontet-Canet’s 78 hectares of vineyards sit alongside those of Mouton Rothschild and are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (63%), Merlot (32%), and Cabernet Franc (5%). Under the Tesserons' careful stewardship, the estate has undergone a remarkable transformation. The wines are now bold, full-bodied, and expressive, layered with ripe black fruit, chewy texture, and seamlessly integrated tannins. With both character and finesse, they offer outstanding potential for long-term ageing.

Château Pontet-Canet is classified as a Cinquième Cru Classé in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.