Château
Grand Pontet
Saint émilion grand cru
Located at 500 metres from the village of Saint Emilion, on the famous limestone plateau, this 14 hectare estate (34 acres) planted in one single block has belonged to the Pourquet-Bécot family since 1980.
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Owner
The Pourquet-Bécot family
History
The origins of the Grand Pontet vineyard date back to 1415 when it was planted by an army captain by the name of D’Estien.
Château Grand Pontet was ranked as a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé in the first Saint-Emilion classification.
The vineyard was purchased by the Pourquet-Bécot family from the Bordeaux wine merchant house Barton & Guestier
Management of the estate by Sylvie Bécot-Pourquet
Renovation works and overhaul of the cellars.
Key Figures
70% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec
Clay-sand, clay-limestone over a limestone base.
14 hectares (34 acres) in one single block.
Château
Grand Pontet
Open to visitors from Monday to Friday at office hours and by appointment.
