2006

After the rain in late winter, the region saw a sustained period of hot, dry weather. The blossoming suggested a relatively early harvest, around the 20th-25^th of September.

The veraison began early then continued, due to unsettled weather through part of the month of August.

The very hot, dry conditions then returned in early September, giving every hope for this almost-ripe crop, nurtured with such passion since the last grape harvest.

However, the storms on the 10^th of September forced us to set a slightly earlier date for the harvest than had been anticipated, thus beginning to harvest on the 19^th for the Merlot grapes.

Then, with the hot and dry weather returned, it was decided that a break be taken and the leaves be removed from all of our Cabernet vines.

That proved to be the right decision and allowed the grapes to benefit from those few days of sunshine to refine their tannins.

Château Pontet-Canet 2006 - Tasting notes :

Very intense colour. Very strong nose, dominated above all by fruity notes and a high mineral content. Cultivation methods add a touch of additional complexity. Strong palate and full-flavoured. The wine is structured, with very smooth tannins. The finish is long and savoury.  

Hauts de Pontet-Canet 2006 - Tasting notes :

A very beautifull colour. The nose is very complex with notes of blackberry fruits as well as liquorice and cedar. On the palate, the wine shows the classic structure found in great Pauillacs with a long finish.