The property
Nestled on the heights of the Saint-Emilion limestone plateau, Château Canon enjoys an exceptional location. Located on the right bank of Bordeaux, the superb property takes its name from the famous sailor and privateer of the King, Jacques Kanon. It was in 1954 that Château Canon was consecrated as the First Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Emilion.
The vineyard
The vineyard dedicated to Château Canon Premier Grand Cru Classé covers 24 hectares. The vines are planted on clay-limestone soils.
The vintage
The year 2019 was characterized by a mild winter and a cool spring. The hot and dry summer allowed the good maturation of the berries. The ideal autumn was punctuated by some rain.
Vinification
Manual harvest in crates. Manual sorting. Vinification by plot, vatting by gravity in thermo-regulated stainless steel truncated-cone vats. Gravity draining. Malolactic fermentation (1/3 new barrels, 2/3 vats).
Ageing
18 months in new French oak barrels with medium to medium long toasting.
Blend
Merlot (74%), Cabernet Franc (26%)
Nestled on the heights of the Saint-Emilion limestone plateau, Château Canon enjoys an exceptional location. Located on the right bank of Bordeaux, the superb property takes its name from the famous sailor and privateer of the King, Jacques Kanon. It was in 1954 that Château Canon was consecrated as the First Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Emilion.
The vineyard
The vineyard dedicated to Château Canon Premier Grand Cru Classé covers 24 hectares. The vines are planted on clay-limestone soils.
The vintage
The year 2019 was characterized by a mild winter and a cool spring. The hot and dry summer allowed the good maturation of the berries. The ideal autumn was punctuated by some rain.
Vinification
Manual harvest in crates. Manual sorting. Vinification by plot, vatting by gravity in thermo-regulated stainless steel truncated-cone vats. Gravity draining. Malolactic fermentation (1/3 new barrels, 2/3 vats).
Ageing
18 months in new French oak barrels with medium to medium long toasting.
Blend
Merlot (74%), Cabernet Franc (26%)