Château Canon 2002

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Canon 2002

Tasting

Color
Château Canon 2002 has a deep ruby color.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet reveals notes of blackberry and cinnamon, enriched by touches of almond and delicate floral nuances of linden.

Palate
On the palate, this vintage stands out for its remarkable freshness and its fine and round tannins, offering an elegant structure and a beautiful aging potential.

Food and wine pairings

This Saint-Émilion will pair perfectly with grilled red meats, a duck breast or even simmered dishes like a beef bourguignon. Hard, mature cheeses like Comté or Beaufort will also reveal the full complexity of this wine.

Service and aging

To fully appreciate Château Canon 2002, serve it between 16 and 18°C after an hour of decanting.

A Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé of great finesse on the limestone plateau

The property

Nestled on the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion, Château Canon has been writing its history since 1760, when the privateer Jacques Kanon became its owner. Acquired by Maison Chanel in 1996, the estate has since undergone a vast restructuring, both of the vineyard and the infrastructure. Classified as a Premier Grand Cru of Saint-Émilion, it has been managed since 2015 by Nicolas Audebert, who is also in charge of Rauzan-Ségla for the Chanel group. Château Canon is now one of the major references of its appellation, praised for the finesse and elegance of its wines.

The vineyard

Spread over 32 hectares, 20 of which are in one piece, the Château Canon vineyard occupies a privileged position on the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion, facing south/southwest. Located at an altitude of 87 meters, it benefits from excellent natural ventilation, while the ancient walls that border its plots offer precious protection against spring frosts.

The vintage

The year 2002 was marked by a mild and dry winter, followed by a pleasant spring with relatively low rainfall. The summer was not very sunny and humid, but the fall offered a real Indian summer, allowing optimal ripening of the grapes. The harvest took place from September 24 to October 5 for the Merlot and October 4 and 5 for the Cabernet Franc, with a yield limited to 21 hl/ha.

Vinification and aging

The vinification of Château Canon 2002 is carried out parcel by parcel, with gravity-fed vatting in double-walled, thermo-regulated stainless steel truncated vats. The gravity flow preserves the integrity of the fruit. Malolactic fermentation is carried out for a third in new barrels and two thirds in vats. The aging extends over 18 to 20 months, with 50% new French oak barrels.

Blend

Château Canon 2002 is composed of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, while Clos Canon, the second wine of the estate, presents a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.