Château Canon (Canon-Fronsac)
シャトー・カノン（カノン・フロンサック）
A hidden-gem Canon-Fronsac estate: 100% Merlot from a 9-generation family with 10-20 year aging potential.
Château Canon in Canon-Fronsac is a 5-hectare estate owned by François de Coninck under SCEA du Château Junayme, with the de Coninck family winemaking heritage spanning nine generations back to the mid-1740s. Perched on the prestigious limestone and clay slopes of the Canon-Fronsac plateau overlooking the Dordogne, the estate produces a single red wine from 100% Merlot vines averaging 25 years old. Until 2006 there were two Château Canon properties in Canon-Fronsac AOC—one owned by de Coninck and the other by J. Galand et Enfants—but today the de Coninck estate stands alone under this name. The wine is aged for 12 months in new French oak barrels, yielding approximately 33,000 bottles per vintage. It is deliberately distinct from the Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé of the same name: whereas the Saint-Émilion château commands global fame, this Canon-Fronsac estate represents an undervalued terroir gem with a rich, mineral-driven character, firm but well-integrated tannins, and remarkable aging potential of 10 to 20 years.
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Who Is This For?
For Bordeaux lovers who want to discover excellent Right Bank Merlot beyond Pomerol and Saint-Émilion at a fraction of the price, and for collectors seeking undervalued age-worthy Bordeaux.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Château Canon in Canon-Fronsac the same as the famous Château Canon in Saint-Émilion?
- No, these are two entirely different estates. The Canon-Fronsac Château Canon is a 5-hectare family estate owned by François de Coninck, while the Saint-Émilion Château Canon is a 34-hectare Premier Grand Cru Classé B owned by the Wertheimer family (Chanel). Historically, the Saint-Émilion château actually took its name from the Fronsac estate in 1853, causing a famous dispute.
- What grape variety does Château Canon (Canon-Fronsac) use?
- The estate produces a single wine from 100% Merlot, grown on clay-limestone soils on the Canon-Fronsac plateau. The vines average 25 years old.
- How long can Château Canon Canon-Fronsac be aged?
- The wine has significant aging potential of 10 to 20 years. It combines the power of hillside terroir with elegance, and expresses itself beautifully both in youth and after extended cellaring.
- Who owns Château Canon in Canon-Fronsac?
- Château Canon Canon-Fronsac is owned by François de Coninck through SCEA du Château Junayme. The de Coninck family has been making wine since the mid-1740s — François is the ninth generation.
- What food pairs well with Château Canon Canon-Fronsac?
- The wine pairs classically with roasted red meats, lamb, duck confit, and strong cheeses. For Japanese cuisine, its velvety tannins and dark fruit profile make it excellent with sukiyaki, braised wagyu, soy-glazed duck, and grilled eel (unaju).