Château Pontet-Canet, Pontet-Canet, Bordeaux, AOC, dry, red

The historic mildness of February favored the early budburst of the vineyard from mid-March, i.e. a week earlier than the 2020 vintage. If the proximity of the estuary protected the vineyard from episodes of frost on the nights of 7 and April 8, thecycle of the vine is slowed down by the spring freshness. Flowering is uniform. The rainfall, combined with low temperatures, causes drips and increases the mildew pressure. The high humidity that occurred in June had little impact on the sanitary condition of the vineyard thanks to the rigor of the teams as well as the therapeutic use of horsetail herbal teas as well as wicker and buckthorn decoctions. During this same period, the rise in temperature favors the rapid development of vegetation.Beginning of veraison on July 19. The harvest was sequenced in order to harvest each variety at optimum maturity. During October, the alternation of hot days and cool nights is ideal for maximizing the concentration of the berries until the harvest.