Château Canon
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Chanel-owned Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé B reborn through a landmark 2015 renovation.
Château Canon is a 34-hectare Premier Grand Cru Classé B estate on the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion, with origins tracing back to a small vineyard planted near the Church of St-Martin in the early 18th century. The estate was named after Jacques Kanon, a privateer-turned-landowner who purchased it in 1760 and expanded it considerably. In 1996, the property was acquired by the Wertheimer family, owners of the prestigious Chanel fashion house. Under the direction of managing director Nicolas Audebert and following a comprehensive vineyard replanting and winery renovation completed in 2015, Château Canon has reclaimed its place at the very top of Right Bank Bordeaux. The vineyard is planted to approximately 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc on clay-limestone soils underlain by fossil-rich asteriated limestone — the prized bedrock of Saint-Émilion's finest plateau terroirs. Grapes are aged for 18 months in French oak barrels (50% new), and maturation takes place in underground cellars carved into the limestone, providing ideal natural conditions of humidity and temperature.
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Who Is This For?
For Bordeaux lovers who seek an elegant, terroir-precise Right Bank wine with a storied history and the refinement of a luxury house. Ideal for special occasions, long-term cellaring, and those who appreciate precision winemaking on limestone terroir.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What classification does Château Canon hold?
- Château Canon is classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé B (PGCC B) in the Saint-Émilion classification — a status it has held since the first official classification in 1955.
- Who owns Château Canon?
- Château Canon is owned by the Wertheimer family, the proprietors of the iconic French luxury house Chanel, who acquired the estate in 1996.
- What grape varieties are used in Château Canon?
- Château Canon is blended from approximately 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, grown on clay-limestone soils underpinned by fossil-rich asteriated limestone on the Saint-Émilion plateau.
- How is Château Canon aged?
- Château Canon is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels with 50% new oak, and matures in underground cellars naturally carved into the limestone bedrock for ideal temperature and humidity control.
- What is the best way to enjoy Château Canon?
- Château Canon shows beautifully after 8-12 years of cellaring, when its silky tannins fully integrate. Decant for at least one hour and pair with roasted lamb, duck confit, or aged hard cheeses.