Chateau Canon 2001 eurocentric pleasing bitterish finish

pleasing bitterish finish

A cracking year for Grenache in the Barossa

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

A light dusting of black pepper lingers

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

Chateau Canon 2001 eurocentric pleasing bitterish finishChteau 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