To most visitors, summer is vineyard time: vines stretching under the sun, grapes ripening in the heat, and the occasional tractor rumble in the distance. But there’s another summer scene, one that unfolds i...

Summer in Bordeaux may look calm from the outside: vines stretching under the sun, cicadas buzzing, and grapes slowly ripening. But behind that postcard scene, vineyard work continues quietly and carefully. ...

Summer is a crucial time in the vineyard. It may not look as dramatic as harvest, flowering, or pruning, but it’s the moment when everything can quietly go wrong… or beautifully right. At Château Canon Chaig...

We grow Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Pressac, the very grapes used to make Bordeaux rosé. So why don’t we make our own? The answer is simple: we could, but we wouldn’t do it well enough. Making rosé isn’t jus...

Bordeaux is famous for its structured reds and fresh whites, yet surprisingly, many châteaux produce one or the other, not both.At Château Canon Chaigneau, we’re proud of our red wines. But we’ve never made ...

Wine is all about pleasure, and serving it right is a simple way to elevate that experience. With Le Rosé and Le Blanc, we wanted wines that were not only elegant and fresh, but also easy to enjoy. Still, a ...

After five vintages of deeply expressive red wines, we’ve decided to bring something new to the table, or rather, to the ice bucket. Introducing Le Rosé and Le Blanc, our first-ever summer wines under the Fa...

Each spring, winegrowers across Bordeaux hold their breath. From budburst in March to mid-May, there's a constant low-key fear: frost. It doesn't come every year — but when it does, it can be devastating. A ...

Tucked away just north of the small but legendary Pomerol appellation, Lalande de Pomerol has long lived in its shadow. Yet, for those who know where to look, this appellation is a treasure trove of characte...

Every year, it feels like a quiet little miracle. Around March—sometimes earlier, depending on the winter—the first buds begin to appear on the vine canes. This moment is known as budbreak: when the vine, st...

With people drinking less and better, moderation very much a la mode, the days of by the glass bag in box vin de table are over.    For producers, it’s somewhat of a holy grail — when a wine is poured by the...

Ah yes, 2018. The year France lifted the World Cup trophy again (Allez les Bleus!), the year of “The Royal Wedding: Part II” with Prince Harry & Meghan... and we welcomed our first child—an unforgett...

The philosophy behind Cuve 8a When we set out to create Cuve 8a, the goal was simple: let the vineyard speak for itself. By eliminating oak aging, we allow the natural complexity of our gravelly clay-limest...

We’ve all been there—you open a bottle you’ve been saving for the perfect occasion, pour a glass, take a sip, and… oh no, it’s corked. That unmistakable musty aroma, the dull, flat flavors—definitely not wha...

Mastering Ripeness: the key to balanced wines As you should be aware, and we are extremely proud of the fact, our dear Thierry Garnaud was at the helm of Chateau Cheval Blancs' winemaking for 35 vintages, cr...

As the festive season ends, many turn to Dry January, a month-long pause from alcohol. While this can be an excellent initiative for some, others may find it challenging to go completely dry. Enter Red-Winu...

As the harvest winds down, a new stage begins in the winemaking process: malolactic fermentation, affectionately known as “MLF.” This essential step transforms the bright malic acid in our wine into a smoo...

The science behind wine aging slower in large formats, such as magnums (1.5L) or even larger bottles, comes down to the interaction between oxygen, the wine, and the ratio of liquid to air exposure in the ...

What's in a year? As you most likely know, the quality of a wine is heavily impacted by the climatic conditions of the year in which it was made. Simply put, the weather affects the quality of the grapes, si...

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...

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 ...