The Cellar

Why Bordeaux isn’t just one wine: understanding the Diversity

By Romik Arconian on Aug 18, 2025

Bordeaux is one of the most famous wine regions in the world, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood.Say “Bordeaux” and many people picture a single style: deep red, firm tannins, long ageing. In realit...

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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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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 c...

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2023 Harvest at Château Canon Chaigneau – Lalande-de-Pomerol

By Romik Arconian on Oct 11, 2023

Hello! We finished the 2023 harvest on the 27th of September, les écoulages and vinifications yesterday! Things went very well, with a good quantity of very ripe, juicy, thick-skinned berries, healthy acid...

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Hot Summers & cool soils: Château Canon Chaigneau’s 2022 & 2003 Vintages

By Jake Bloomfield on Aug 31, 2022

Greetings from Néac! This summer in Lalande-de-Pomerol has been one of the hottest on record, with temperatures reaching 42°C. While many vineyards suffered from drought or even devastating fires further ...

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