CHÂTEAU CANON 2011
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Château Canon 2011
“The 2011 Canon is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. It is undoubtedly one of the stars of the vintage, certainly one of the strongest offerings from Saint Emilion. The nose is bright, animated and playful with copious red cherries, fresh strawberry and dark plum aromas bursting from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, backward compared to more extrovert Saint Emilions such as La Mondotte—a tensile, poised Saint Emilion that is destined to last longer than its peers. Classic in style, endearing and mineral-driven, this is a superb wine from the estate. This is a supreme success courtesy of former winemaker, John Kolasa.” – 93/100, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
VARIETIES: 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc
REGION: St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France
AGEING: Matured in 50% new oak for a planned 18 months
GUARDING POTENTIAL: Enjoy now or will cellar well up to 15 years
SERVE: Serve at 16 – 18ºC
FITS TO: Great companion to Braised Meat, Entrecôte, Rump Steak, Black Truffles and Côte de Bœuf. Equally suitable with Lamb Gigot, Confit de Canard and hard cheeses
CRITICS SCORES: 96/JS, 95/WE, 93/WS, 93/RP
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1er Grand Cru Classé B, Saint-Emilion Appellation | Range | Château Canon
The history of the Canon Castle goes back to 1760 when the lieutenant of frigate and corsair, with the name of the same name, Jacques Kanon, acquired the Domain of Saint Martin. He immediately undertook the construction of an elegant house and developed the monoculture of the vine on all the parcels. It was a rare strategy at that time. In the twentieth century, the property is bought by the Fournier family who will spread the fame. In 1996, the Wertheimer family became the owner of the Chanel group and took over the property. The vineyard is completely restructured and important investments are made under the impetus of John Kolasa. Even today, everything is done to preserve the heritage of this
The terroir of Château Canon occupies a limestone terrace facing south-west which constitutes the bulk of its surface. This vineyard covers 34 hectares in one piece. The site culminates at 87 meters, enjoys a perfect ventilation and an enclosed perimeter that protects the vines from spring frosts. There, the grape varieties are 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. Under the guidance of oenologist Gilles Pauquet, the vinification is carried out in a barrel cellar of 300 barrels.
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