Château Canon 2012

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Canon 2012

Tasting

Nose
The bouquet stands out for its beautiful complexity, first revealing notes of chocolate, then, as it breathes, generous aromas of black fruits emerge.

Palate
This structured wine seduces with its remarkable hold and long persistence on the palate, hinting at an excellent aging potential.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, dishes in sauce or refined cheeses.

Service and aging

To fully appreciate Château Canon 2012, serve it at a temperature of 16-18°C. A decanting of one hour is recommended to allow the wine to fully open.

An elegant and refined Saint-Émilion

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 extensive 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 valuable protection against spring frosts.

The vintage

The year 2012 was marked by an atypical winter, first mild, then freezing and finally dry. Spring was wet in April before becoming sunny in May. The summer was radiant with cool nights and a particularly dry August. The mild and sunny autumn, punctuated by storms, offered beautiful thermal amplitudes, favorable to an optimal maturation of the grapes. The harvest took place from October 3 to 12 for the merlot and from October 8 to 15 for the cabernet franc.

Vinification and aging

The vinification of Château Canon 2012 is parcel-based, with gravity-fed vatting in double-walled, thermoregulated stainless steel truncated vats. The flow is also by gravity. The malolactic fermentation is carried out for a third in new barrels and two thirds in vats. The aging extends over 18 months with 80% new French oak barrels.

Blend

Château Canon 2012 is composed of 70% merlot and 30% cabernet franc, harvested manually in crates and carefully sorted.