The fruit (organically farmed) is handled with an extended maceration on the skins
The first vintage was in the very cold 2019 vintage that we barely ripened due to an early frost
90 day maceration
Fermented on skins for two or three days
and bottling is without fining and with only a light filtration if needed
2020 Chateau Pontet-Canet, Pauillac, France Camille Thiriet The fruit (organically farmed) isBiodynamically 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