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CHATEAU CANON, 2011
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.
Caracteristics
CHARACTERISTICS
CLASSIFICATION | 1er Grand Cru Classé B, Saint-Émilion |
GRAPE VARIETIES | 70% of merlot, 30% of cabernet franc |
AROMAS | Cherry, strawberry, blackberry, plum, spices, smoke |
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING | Thrush with grapes |
WINEMAKING | In thermo-regulated stainless steel vats |
BOTTLE SIZE | 75 CL |