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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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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...
Read moreSummer 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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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 ...
Read moreThe 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...
Read moreThe 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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Experience it across three legendary vintagesThe pleasure of seeing a fine wine evolve over hours is one of the great joys of tasting. Our new Trio of Legendary Vintages – 2016, 2018 & 2020 – offers the ...
Read moreBonjour 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...
Read moreHere 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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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...
Read moreChers 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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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...
Read moreHere 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...
Read more` 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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Summer is here! When it’s hot hot hot, 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 dish, meat, fish or veggie, especially if you...
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“A miraculous and truly exceptional vintage.” – Colin Hay“A grandiose year that sets a new benchmark.” – James Suckling Our 2022s are now bottled and available, and the press remains unanimous in their p...
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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 fascinating to taste next to the 8a, as it really shows ...
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It almost goes without saying — 2022 was one of the hottest and driest years on record. For us, it was not simply a “left bank vs right bank” story, but a test of terroir, vineyard decisions, and timing. Whi...
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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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