On Saturday 22 June 2024, members of the Commanderie and guests had the privilege of meeting Justine Tesseron, who had come especially to spend the day with us, to talk to us about the family estate Château Pontet Canet, and to regale us with the many stories and anecdotes about her estate. Justine brough with her representative wines spanning more than 4 decades, ending with the legendary 1982 vintage. And let’s not forget the incredible 2009 vintage, crowned by Robert Parker as a perfect wine with 100 points.

Justine also reminded everyone of her family’s original trade, which is cognac trading, by concluding the chapter with the nectar Tesseron 53, a collector’s cognac.

At the Domaine de Châteauvieux, chef Philippe Chevrier had organised a surprise lunch to go perfectly with the wines served. At the end of the meal, the guests stood to applaud this rare moment of near-perfection for several minutes. In this task, he was supported by the precise work of Christophe Montaud, head sommelier, who looked after the precious wines that were served, not to mention Esteban Valle, Maitre d’hôtel of the Year, who provided attentive and meticulous service.