Château Canon 2020 AOC SAINT-EMILION Bordeaux

Château Canon 2020 AOC SAINT-EMILION BordeauxThe property Nestled on the heights of the Saint Emilion limestone plateau, Chteau Canon enjoys an exceptional location. Located on the right bank of Bordeaux, the superb property takes its name from the famous sailor and privateer of the King, Jacques Kanon. It was in 1954 that Chteau Canon was consecrated as the First Grand Cru Class of Saint Emilion. The vineyard The vineyard dedicated to Chteau Canon Premier Grand Cru Class covers 24 hectares. The

the vineyard of Château Fombrauge extends over 58 hectares of vines that are 37 years old on average

It's a tradition that's nearly 78 years old: since 1945

The vines withstood three waves of summer heat

91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate :  This wine now exhibits the evolved

The 2020 vintage is marked both by a prolonged drought and by the ability of the soils (clay

Alcoholic fermentation in thermo-regulated vats

one-fifth Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc

Fermentation at reduced temperatures

50% of the wine is placed in barrels as soon as it is run off and 50% after malolactic fermentation

Second Cru Classé in 1855

including the Albada Jelgersma family

The vines are about 32 years old and are planted on Garonne gravel