2020 Chateau Pontet-Canet, Pauillac, France Oriol Artigas stony clays over Kimmeridgian limestone

stony clays over Kimmeridgian limestone and southeast exposures yield a tense

That good blood thing that turns to the meaty side on day two

the wine is bottled without fining or filtration and with minimal sulfur

then fermented with native yeasts in vat with gentle pump overs and a light touch of pigeage to keep the tannins fine

When the remaining sugar reaches 24 grams/Liter

2020 Chateau Pontet-Canet, Pauillac, France Oriol Artigas stony clays over Kimmeridgian limestoneBiodynamically farmed Cabernet led Pauillac from deep gravel and clay over limestone, the 2020 is a high density, precision built vintage at Pontet Canet. Parcels were vinified gently in concrete, oak vats, and amphora, preserving purity while moderating extraction in a hot, low yield year. The wine shows blackcurrant and ripe plum, graphite, violets, and subtle cocoa, framed by ultra fine, ripe tannins. Despite its power, acidity stays fresh, and the