Château Canon 2004

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Canon 2004

Tasting

Nose
The nose reveals aromas of leather, chocolate and roasting, offering a beautiful finesse and elegance.

Palate
In the mouth, this wine reveals a beautiful ample texture with notes of cedar wood, acacia, orange blossom, toast and smoke. A classy wine with great precision.

Food and wine pairings

This Saint-Émilion will pair perfectly with grilled red meats, game or stewed dishes.

Service and aging

To fully appreciate the Château Canon 2004, serve it between 16 and 18°C after an hour of aeration in a decanter.

An exceptional Saint-Émilion from a limestone terroir

The property

Nestled on the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion, the Château Canon has been writing its history since 1760, when the corsair 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 87 meters above sea level, it benefits from excellent natural ventilation, while the ancient walls that border its plots offer precious protection against spring frosts.

The vintage

The year 2004 was marked by a rather dry winter with seasonal temperatures, followed by a spring with warm days in May and June. The summer experienced moderate heat in July and slight humidity in August. Autumn began with a heat peak in early September, then remained relatively dry, allowing optimal ripening of the grapes until the harvest, which took place from September 30 to October 7 for the merlot and October 11 and 12 for the cabernet franc.

Vinification and aging

The vinification of Château Canon 2004 is parcel-based, with gravity-fed vatting in double-walled, thermoregulated stainless steel truncated vats. The flow is also by gravity. Malolactic fermentation is carried out for a third in new barrels and two thirds in vats. The aging lasts from 18 to 20 months with 65% new French oak barrels.

Blend

Merlot and cabernet franc, according to the traditional varietal composition of Saint-Émilion.