The Château Canon of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru of Bordeaux
The Château Canon is one of the world's great estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Château Canon is a wine estate located in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, France. It is considered one of the greatest classified growths of Bordeaux. The vines are grown on the sunny, rocky slopes found outside of the commune. The vines of Château Canon are among the oldest in the appellation, with an average age of over 30 years, and are cultivated over five hectares of land in an excellent location. Château Canon produces exclusively red wine, which is the perfect reflection of the precious terroir. The vines here are primarily planted with Merlot (50%), Cabernet Franc (40%), and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) grape varieties. The vines are carefully maintained, and the soil is amended with wood debris residues to allow the roots to penetrate deeper. Château Canon also focuses on the cellar work, and the wine is aged in oak barrels for about 18-20 months. The style of Château Canon is rich and deep, revealing notes of ripe black fruits and round tannins, which become more complex and intense as the wine ages. The red wines are intense and complex, with aromas of black fruits and spicy and minty notes. The wines are elegant and fresh, with a long and persistent finish. In general, Château Canon is considered as one of the best classified growths of Saint-Émilion, and its wines are highly appreciated and sought after by wine enthusiasts.
