Our Wine Blog

The Art of Remontage and Écoulage: A Glimpse into Our Winemaking Process 🍷

By Romik Arconian on Oct 18, 2024

No rest post harvest! The work in our vineyard continues with remontage and écoulage—two crucial steps in the winemaking process. Without giving away too many of our winemaking secrets, we thought you might...

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Why use a screw cap?

By Romik Arconian on Oct 11, 2024

As previously stated, we aren’t going to switch to screw caps full time any time soon, and we produced a one off parcel to order for the wonderful people at SAS Airlines, for their Business Class none the ...

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Chaptalisation in Lalande-de-Pomerol: a fine balance

By Romik Arconian on Oct 04, 2024

Chaptalisation, a winemaking technique named after the French chemist Jean-Antoine Chaptal, involves the addition of sugar to grape must during fermentation. It’s a practice in fact generally employed to in...

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The Corkscrew in Bordeaux: a detailed history

By Romik Arconian on Sep 19, 2024

Bordeaux, surely the world’s most revered wine region, has a rich history intertwined with the development of one of the most essential tools in the wine world: the corkscrew. This modest invention has pla...

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Vintage analysis 2024 part one, harvest starting mid next week (probably)

By Romik Arconian on Sep 17, 2024

We’ve tasted & analysed grapes over various parcels. Some key takeaways before the beginning of the 2024 harvest, which we anticipate starting middle of next week: - One of the warmest & wettest wi...

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How to choose the best moment to harvest at Château Canon Chaigneau

By Romik Arconian on Sep 13, 2024

Here, one of the most important decisions that impacts the quality of each vintage is determining the perfect moment to harvest. This decision isn’t taken lightly—it’s a meticulous process that blends deep ...

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How does oxygen impact the characteristics and quality of red wine?

By Romik Arconian on Sep 06, 2024

When a red wine, like a young Merlot-driven Bordeaux, is exposed to oxygen after being left open, several chemical reactions occur, particularly involving compounds in the wine such as polyphenols (tannins ...

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What growing conditions make a vintage perfect?

By Romik Arconian on Aug 30, 2024

Vintages are increasingly heralded as ‘outstanding’, or perfect and indeed, in 2020 things were absolutely spot on but what makes a perfect Bordeaux Merlot vintage, in terms of climate, and how? A perfect ...

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Pairing Château Canon Chaigneau with gently barbecued fish

By Romik Arconian on Aug 23, 2024

Our wine Château Canon Chaigneau, a refined, complex, fine Lalande de Pomerol red wine, is known for its rich blend dominated by merlot grape, complemented by Cabernet Franc and a touch of Malbec. While red...

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Veraison and its significance for winegrowers in Lalande de Pomerol

By Romik Arconian on Aug 16, 2024

In the vineyards of Lalande de Pomerol, the Veraison marks a moment of great relief and anticipation for winegrowers, particularly those cultivating Merlot, the dominant grape variety in the region. This cr...

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Cabernet Franc's rarity in Lalande-de-Pomerol: tradition and trends

By Romik Arconian on Jul 25, 2024

Cabernet Franc is a classic and versatile red grape variety that has made a significant mark in the world of wine. it is among the twenty most widely planted grape varieties in the whole world. Its origins a...

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The summer surge: understanding the vigorous growth of vineyard vines

By Romik Arconian on Jul 19, 2024

Summer is a crucial period for vineyard vines, characterized by rapid growth and dynamic changes. This is why this unusual weather at the moment is quite challenging for our big littles vines! Sun is finall...

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3 reasons to embrace red wine in the summer

By Romik Arconian on Jul 11, 2024

When the mercury rises and the days grow longer, many people instinctively reach for a chilled white wine, a crisp rosé, or a refreshing beer. However, red wine, often associated with cozy winter nights and ...

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Picnic & wine

By Romik Arconian on Jul 03, 2024

The History of the Picnic Okay, it hasn’t been the warmest summer on record, but 23 degrees and hazy sunshine, rather than 35 degrees and burning rays is of course a much more agreeable weather profile to e...

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Increasing hail frequency in Bordeaux vineyards and climate change

By Romik Arconian on Jun 26, 2024

The Bordeaux region of France is renowned for its vineyards, which produce some of the world's most prestigious wines. However, in recent years, these vineyards have faced an increasing threat from hailsto...

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Our 18 and 19 - drink over a couple of days

By Romik Arconian on Jun 20, 2024

Our younger vintages certainly benefit aging, but otherwise the mellowing effects of waiting can be in part at least be experienced by extended aeration. They are perfect to open one evening and to be enjoy...

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Primeurs 2023

By Romik Arconian on May 21, 2024

Bonjour à tous, Nos primeurs 2023 sont maintenant disponibles à la réservation, alors n'hésitez pas à nous contacter. Nous avons reçu d'excellentes critiques, voir ci-dessous.  Nous avons vendangé à part...

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2023 Vintage Reviews & Scores

By Romik Arconian on May 17, 2024

Here below our very excellent scores for our 2023s! This year we only made two wines, the Cabernet Franc all went into our grand vin this year: We’ve had some great reviews, as per below. There is more of a ...

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🍷 Pairing red wine with Raclette: a frequently asked question 😊

By Romik Arconian on Apr 16, 2024

Raclette, that comforting and communal dish originating from the Swiss Alps, is a true winter delight. But when it comes to choosing the wine that will accompany it, many find themselves puzzled. The melted...

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Why should a wine be decanted?

By Romik Arconian on Apr 09, 2024

Decanting a bottle of wine involves gently transferring the wine from a bottle to a wider vessel called a decanter. Here are some of the main advantages of decanting wine: Aeration: by pouring the wine i...

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"Superbe, absolument incroyable! Elle exprime le cabernet franc dans toute sa pureté et sa sublime concentration." + Primeurs!!

By Romik Arconian on Apr 03, 2024

Bonjour à tous,Des nouvelles en direct de Néac : notre toute nouvelle cuvée mono-cépage, appelée simplement "Cuve 1A - Cabernet Franc", millésime 2022 est maintenant disponible ! Nous avons un peu plus d'un...

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