Château Canon Pécresse 2019

A great red wine from Canon-Fronsac

The estate
It was in 1947 that the family of Jean-Francis Pécresse decided to invest in Fronsadais land, in the Canon-Fronsac appellation, north of the Bordeaux region. In 2003, Jean-Francis took over the reins of Canon Pécresse with the aim to cultivate the plots of this terroir with the greatest care and respect for the environment.

The vineyard
The Château Canon Pécresse vineyard is planted in limestone and clay-limestone soils on asterite limestone. In 2019, 3 hectares were harvested manually from September 25 to October 8.

The winemaking
Maceration in concrete tanks for 21 to 24 days. Gentle extraction by pump-overs. Partial malolactic fermentation in barrels.

The ageing
1/3 in concrete vats, 2/3 in French oak barrels.

The blend
Merlot (85%), cabernet franc (15%).