1961 | Chateau Pontet-Canet | Pauillac

A legendary Pauillac from the exceptional 1961 Bordeaux vintage, Château Pontet-Canet represents one of the most celebrated eras of classic Médoc winemaking. After more than six decades of bottle aging, this historic wine reflects remarkable complexity, elegance, and maturity, showcasing the depth and longevity associated with great Bordeaux terroir. A highly collectible vintage with exceptional historical significance and a true expression of old Pauillac character.

Producer Information

Château Pontet-Canet is a critically lauded wine estate located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux's northern Médoc region. The estate was ranked as a fifth growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification although in contemporary critical and popular circles, the estate is considered worthy of a much higher ranking. Its grand vin is a classic, structured claret with great finesse, regularly achieving high scores and much in-demand worldwide. The second wine of the estate is Hauts de Pontet-Canet. Château Pontet-Canet was founded by Jean-Francois de Pontet, royal governor of the Médoc, who combined several Pauillac vineyard plots in the 1720s. His descendants added neighboring parcels in Canet. The wine was not château-bottled until 1972.  Pontet-Canet has been owned by the Tesseron family of Cognac fame since 1975, and under the family's control quality has risen greatly, along with auction prices and popularity. Pontet-Canet is Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant, and is full bodied with significant long-term cellaring potential.

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