Chateau Canon 2001 eurocentric 3 to 5 years

3 to 5 years

pineapple and fresh crushed Thai basil in the background

pleasing bitterish finish

Equal parts rich

hard-to-get wines that are suitable for current drinking or for longer-term cellaring

Chateau Canon 2001 eurocentric 3 to 5 yearsChteau 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