Our selection of Château Pontet Canet : The history of the château Pontet Canet began during the eighteenth century, with the consolidation of several parcels of land located in Pauillac, by Jean-François de Pontet. Thereafter, his descendants decided to enlarge the area, by adding parcels of a place called ‘Pontet’. The château Pontet-Canet was born. In 1855, the château Pontet-Canet was ranked as ‘fifth cru classé’. In 1865, Hermann Cruse bought the field. He contributed enormously to the (...)