Château Pontey
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Château Pontey is a 14-hectare winegrowing estate in Latresne, producing red wines under the Médoc appellation under the stewardship of Laurent & Romain. Classified as a Cru Bourgeois, its vineyard is planted on gravel terroirs.
Identity
Château Pontey is a winegrowing estate located in Latresne, in the Gironde département. The estate is owned by GFA du Château Pontey and is managed under the direction of Laurent & Romain.
History and philosophy
Château Pontey was classified as a Cru Bourgeois in 1932.
Appellations
Château Pontey produces wines under the Médoc appellation.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Pontey vineyard spans an area of 14 hectares. The vine plots are situated in Blaignan. The terroir consists of gravel, ranging from clay-gravel to clay-limestone soils. For the Château Pontey cuvée, the blend is predominantly Merlot (85%).
Flagship cuvées
Château Pontey produces a namesake red wine cuvée. This wine is a still red, classified as a Cru Bourgeois. For the Château Pontey cuvée, ageing takes place in barrels. Production stands at around 80,000 bottles.
- Appellation
- Médoc
- Commune
- Latresne
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- GFA du Château Pontey
- Surface area
- 14 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 85%
Practical information
- Address
- 37, route du Bord-de-l'Eau, 33360 LATRESNE
- Phone
- 05 56 20 71 03
- Contact form
- Contact the estate