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Robert Parker

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Wine Spectator

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CHATEAU CANON, 1948

SAINT-EMILION GRAND CRU

“A fabulous Canon loaded with flavors and aromas that have a cherry, plum and floral character.” - Wine Spectator

GRAPE VARIETIES 75% of merlot, 25% of cabernet franc
AROMAS Cherry, plum, fig, spices, violet, vanilla
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING Duck breast fillet with blueberries, beef fillet with duck foie gras
MARK 90-93/100
CLASSIFICATION 1er Grand Cru Classé B, Saint-Emilion
BOTTLE SIZE 75 CL

 

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Vineyard Detail
AGRICULTURE Sustainable
GRAPE VARIETIES Merlot, cabernet franc
VINEYARD SURFACE AREA 34 hectares
ANNUAL PRODUCTION 130,000 bottles
HARVEST Manual
SOIL Sandy and clayey-limestone soil, limestone subsoil

 

History and anecdotes

Château Canon, located in Saint-Emilion, has belonged to the Wertheimer family since 1996. This is one of the oldest and most prestigious estates of the appellation.

The estate joined the official 2012 classification of Saint-Emilion crus as Premier Grand Cru Classified “B”.

Château Canon was named after Jacques Canon, a sailor and King’s corsair, who was the estate’s owner in the 18th century.

CHATEAU CANON

Caracteristics
GRAPE VARIETIES 75% of merlot, 25% of cabernet franc
AROMAS Cherry, plum, fig, spices, violet, vanilla
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING Duck breast fillet with blueberries, beef fillet with duck foie gras
MARK 90-93/100
CLASSIFICATION 1er Grand Cru Classé B, Saint-Emilion
BOTTLE SIZE 75 CL