Château Canon 2017

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Canon 2017

Tasting

Nose
The bouquet opens with intense aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant, blueberry), complemented by notes of fresh cherry. Upon aeration, aromatic nuances of garrigue with broom, rosemary and eucalyptus appear.

Palate
The attack is delicate and silky, revealing a sublime mineral and chalky finish.

Service and aging

Château Canon 2017 fully expresses itself after an hour of decanting. Serve it between 16 and 18°C to appreciate all its complexity.

A Saint-Émilion with dazzling minerality

The property

Château Canon, founded in 1760 by Jacques Kanon, is a prestigious estate located on the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux. Spanning 34 hectares, it is today managed by Nicolas Audebert under the ownership of the Chanel group, owned by Gérard and Alain Wertheimer. The vineyard, in organic conversion, stands out for its unique terroir and its underground quarries which promote optimal ripening of the grapes. The grape variety is dominated by merlot and cabernet franc, offering wines of remarkable minerality and freshness.

The vineyard

The vineyard of Château Canon extends over 24 hectares classified Premier Grand Cru Classé, planted on the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion. The vines, facing south/south-west, benefit from an ideal exposure and are planted with a high density of 6,500 to 7,200 vines per hectare. The average age of the vines is 30 years, guaranteeing quality production. This exceptional terroir, with its clay-limestone soil, gives the wines their distinctive mineral character.

The vintage

The year 2017 was marked by a mild and dry winter, followed by a particularly beautiful and warm spring. The summer was very hot, while the fall alternated between sunny days and autumn rains. These conditions allowed for optimal ripening of the grapes, with the harvest taking place from September 4 to 21 for the merlot and from September 22 to 27 for the cabernet franc.

Vinification and aging

The grapes of Château Canon 2017 are hand-picked in crates and then carefully sorted. Parcel vinification is carried out by gravity in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats. Malolactic fermentation takes place for a third in new barrels and two thirds in vats. The aging lasts 18 months, with 56% of new French oak barrels.

Blend

Château Canon 2017 is composed of 77% merlot, bringing roundness and generosity, and 23% cabernet franc.