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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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What to eat with red wine: Easter 2024!

By Romik Arconian on Mar 29, 2024

'Serious, sexy and exotic', Joe Fattorini, My wine of the Year 2023!!   Easter is fast approaching, and our 2011 will be uterly sensational with a seven hour slow cooked leg of lamb. Or of course a plan...

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Nous vous souhaitons de bonnes fêtes de fin d'année !

By Romik Arconian on Dec 22, 2023

Chers tous,Juste un petit article pour vous souhaiter à tous un joyeux Noël, et tous nos vœux pour 2024 ! Canon Chaigneau a connu une très bonne année 2023, avec de nouveaux clients fabuleux. Nous avons ma...

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2023 Harvest & vintage update! 🍇

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, with go...

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We hope you had a great summer!

By Romik Arconian on Sep 08, 2023

Here the season was warm, with just a little rain, with over 10 days of temperatures over 35 degrees. We managed to avoid the mildew, & the vines are locked and loaded and looking in great shape, wit...

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Last call for your Summer Wine!!

By Romik Arconian on Jul 28, 2023

` There'll be a few days of less hot weather next week, so it's the ideal time to send out a last order for a case of fine summer red!   Use code 'SUMMER15' for a 15% discount on your summer order!   Whi...

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Your luxury summer (red) wine!

By Romik Arconian on Jun 13, 2023

` Summer is here! It’s going to be hot hot hot all week, (and for the next & whilst you might be screaming for a glass of bubbles, white or rosé, you simply can’t beat a great red to accompany a main d...

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Nos 2022 disponibles en primeur !

By Marine Fontana on Jun 05, 2023

"UN MILLESIME MIRACULEUX ET VÉRITABLEMENT EXCEPTIONNEL", Colin Hay "UNE ANNEE GRANDIOSE QUI FIXE UNE NOUVELLE REFERENCE", James Suckling Nos 2022 sont maintenant disponibles à la réservation en primeur ...

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It's mother's day in 10 days in France !

By Romik Arconian on May 24, 2023

And what better gift than a lovely bottle of Canon Chaigneau, even better a tasting pack of 6 different vintages, to thank her for bringing you into the world? Order now and use code ‘MerciMaman15’ for a...

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Easter News!

By Romik Arconian on Apr 04, 2023

  Share original ideas to match our wines at Easter! Easter is around the corner, and this year we’ll be eating something different, lamb free... We think our 2016 in particular will paid beautifully with t...

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Happy easter week!

By Romik Arconian on Apr 03, 2023

  3 tips to prepare for Easter weekend! Pick a dish or two and find a wine that'll pair perfectly! Easter is around the corner, and this year we’ll be eating something different, lamb free... We think o...

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On vous souhaite une belle semaine de Pâques !

By Romik Arconian on Apr 03, 2023

  3 astuces pour patienter avant le jour J Organiser le repas et trouver le vin à associer ! De temps en temps, on aime bien casser les stéréotypes au Château Canon Chaigneau : pour Pâques, on vous prop...

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Do not forget your codes & news ratings from The Wine Cellar Insider!

By Romik Arconian on Mar 14, 2023

Hello everyone, A reminder of your codes that expire at the end of the month! In addition, we have (again!) received excellent ratings, this time from Jeff Leve of The Wine Cellar Insider, whom we thank!...

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Our 2020: 'Gorgeous.. Terrific.. has so much to recommend it'

By Romik Arconian on Mar 07, 2023

Not one but 2 gift codes below! - Dear all,  We’ve had some more great press, this time from Vinous, on our 2020s.Antonio Galloni wrote of our 2020 Canon Chaigneau: ‘The 2020 Canon-Chaigneau is fascinati...

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(Encore!) de superbes scores pour nos 2020 !

By Romik Arconian on Feb 27, 2023

- Nous avons encore reçu une excellente presse ces derniers temps, cette fois-ci de la part d'Antonio Galloni et de Neal Martin de Vinous, sur nos 2020. A propos de notre Grand Vin 2020, M. Galloni a écri...

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Valentine's day is coming!

By Romik Arconian on Feb 07, 2023

"There are flowers everywhere for those who want to see them.”, Henri Matisse - Indeed, on the plateau of Neac, even at the end of a very cold January.. With that in mind, consider a few bottles of somet...

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Les nouvelles du mois de janvier, et autres réjouissances à venir !

By Romik Arconian on Jan 23, 2023

Vous venez à Wine Paris / Vinexpo ? On y sera ! L'évènement se tient du 13 au 15 février à Paris ! Nous n'avons pas de stand dédié mais nous serons présents et disponibles, alors dites nous si vous voulez n...

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The Christmas countdown has begun!

By Romik Arconian on Dec 06, 2022

Christmas starts here! Free Canon Chaigneau drop stop with every order :) Don’t delay to order soon to receive your order in time for the festivities! There is still time to order here & have our ...

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Newsletter november 2022: Our sensational 2020s are in bottle and available for your cellar!

By Romik Arconian on Nov 25, 2022

  2020 is 'truly exceptional, highly unique and an utterly spectacular vintage’ wrote Colin Hay, and ranks amongst the best ever here at Canon Chaigneau!  We are thrilled with the quality of our 2020. The ...

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