Chateau Canon 2001 eurocentric Equal parts rich

Equal parts rich

The recovered vintage years form an exceptional vertical tasting from 1945 to 1968

produce tiny yields of wildly intense Chardonnay fruit with incredible natural acidity

one of the original ‘Blockers’ (landholders who sold their grapes to larger wineries in the 1950s and 60s)

pineapple and fresh crushed Thai basil in the background

Chateau Canon 2001 eurocentric Equal parts richChteau Canon is an iconic figure in its appellation, with a parcel in the very village of Saint Emilion. The 34 hectares of vines grow on a layer of chalk rich soil veined with clay, perfect for growing Merlot. The Cabernet Franc vines are grown in the better exposed parcels in order to reach optimal maturity. The harvests are, of course, carried out by hand. When it comes to vinification, each parcel is put in a separate vat in order to preserve