{"title":"Chateau Canon","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor those unfamiliar, St-Emilion's Chateau Canon has been under the ownership of Chanel's Alain and Gerard Wertheimer since 1996. Famed for their exacting standards in luxury, the Wertheimer brothers have extended the same level of care and attention to detail to their vineyard, resulting in an extraordinary revolution in quality, particularly within the last decade. Garnering exceptional acclaim, it has consistently earned 97 points or higher from esteemed critics worldwide since 2014. The Wine Advocate's William Kelley hails it as a \"reawakened sleeping giant,\" while “Château Canon has cast a spell over” Neal Martin since the beginning of his career. Robert Parker himself elevates Chateau Canon to the status of a \"major star.\" The extensive renovations undertaken by the Wertheimer brothers have borne fruit, and the estate is now operating at peak performance, Chateau Canon has indeed awakened as a sleeping giant. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChanel's Influence on Chateau Canon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing their unsuccessful attempt to acquire Chateau Latour, the Wertheimer brothers pivoted to Chateau Rauzan-Segla and eventually Chateau Canon. Both estates were in desperate need of repair, necessitating significant investment — a task the owners of the Chanel were well-equipped to undertake. The first order of business was a complete vineyard renovation at Chateau Canon. The vineyards had fallen into despair due to diseases, requiring a systematic replanting process, which continues to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTransformative Renovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis massive project was led by the experienced John Kolasa. With ten years of expertise gained at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-chateau-latour\"\u003eChateau Latour\u003c\/a\u003e and two years revitalizing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-chateau-rauzan-segla\"\u003eChateau Rauzan-Segla\u003c\/a\u003e, John spearheaded this massive project of replanting the entire vineyard, a process that continues to this day. To ensure a reliable fruit source during the vineyard's regeneration, the Wertheimers acquired a neighboring 8½-acre vineyard in 2000. The maturation of the newly planted vineyard has significantly contributed to Canon's resurgence and its ability to produce high-quality fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, Chateau Canon and its cellars underwent extensive renovations. Prior to the Wertheimers' acquisition, the estate had a history of producing tainted wines. To combat this, they gutted the cellars before the 1997 vintage, overhauling the wine-making facilities with a gravity-fed system and new stainless steel vats. The deep pockets and unwavering commitment of the Wertheimer brothers have breathed new life into this promising estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHistory of Chateau Canon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Canon's history in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/blogs\/news\/st-emilion-legacy-evolution-and-excellence\"\u003eSt-Emilion\u003c\/a\u003e stretches back centuries before the arrival of Alain and Gerard. The origin of this estate might begin with Jacques Kanon, depending on how you ask. Jacques was a privateer who acquired a small 13-acre parcel in 1760. The word privateer was the politically correct term for a pirate in his days. After a successful career as a privateer, Jacques was eventually commissioned by the French Navy to lead convoys of ships to the New World. He operated in and out of Bordeaux eventually becoming familiar with the area and investing his hard-earned money into wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a ten-year stint in Bordeaux, Jacques Kanon eventually sold to a Bordeaux merchant by the name of Raymond Fontemoing. At the time, Raymond also owned another property in Fronsac also known as Chateau Canon. By 1770 both wines were being sold as Chateau Canon. There are some debates about the origin of the name whether it came from privateer Jacques Kanon or the Fontemoing family who looked for continuity amongst their brands. Either way, the answer seems to be lost to history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Canon continued to pass through multiple families over the decades. The estate first appeared in the 1850 edition of Cocks et Feret under the name Saint-Martin and was owned by the Hovyn family. Three years later, in 1853, the estate’s name was officially changed to Chateau Canon. The estate was sold multiple times before finally ending up in the precious hands of Chanel owners, Alain and Gerard Wertheimer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChateau Canon: Crafting Perfection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, thanks to the tireless efforts of its committed owners, Chateau Canon has risen to the spotlight. The resurrection of its vineyards is finally yielding the fruits of labor. Spanning an 84-acre vineyard, with 59 acres dedicated to producing the grand vin, Chateau Canon rests atop St-Emilion's prestigious limestone plateau. The vineyard predominantly comprises 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, aptly described as the \"meat and bones\" of the wine by current winemaker Nicolas Audebert. With an average vine age of 30 years, this vineyard promises to evolve into a formidable source for one of St. Emilion's finest wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2014, Nicolas Audebert, formerly the winemaker for Argentia's Cheval des Andes, was appointed to gradually take over from John Kolasa at Chateau Canon. As Nicolas assumed his role, the Wertheimer brothers also sought the expertise of consultant Thomas Duclos to collaborate with him. Presently, Nicolas Audebert holds the position of head winemaker, leading the charge for St-Emilion's new powerhouse, Chateau Canon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChateau Canon: Unveiling Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs I mentioned in the beginning, there has never been a more opportune time to enjoy the wines of Chateau Canon. So I beckon you, what are you waiting for? With the estate operating close to its peak and yet to reach its full potential, the market has not fully embraced its excellence. Achieving a consistent 97-point score or higher since 2014, Chateau Canon represents an exceptional value, with prices ranging from $150 to $350 a bottle. Astute collectors and connoisseurs, such as yourself, have a prime opportunity to own one of St-Emilion's major stars, as the market is yet to fully appreciate the splendor of Chateau Canon.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"canon-2005-750ml","title":"2005 Chateau Canon, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml)","description":"LP96 \"The 2005 Canon is deep garnet-brick in color. It needs a lot of swirling to uncover notes of stewed black cherries, mulberries, and boysenberry preserves plus wafts of rose oil, cloves, and unsmoked cigars. The medium to full-bodied palate is still very youthful, with a firm backbone of fine-grained tannins and bold freshness framing the muscular fruit, finishing long and mineral-laced. This is nice now with a long decant, or cellar for another 20 years!\" LPB for TWP Mar 2026\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJD96 \"Just now starting to come out of its shell, the 2005 Château Canon is a blockbuster of a Canon that has so much to love. Ripe blackcurrants, darker cherries, graphite, and scorched earth notes all define the aromatics (it needs air to show at its best), and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness backed by a stacked mid-palate, building, ripe, polished tannins, and incredible length on the finish. It’s clearly in the early stages of its prime drinking window yet is going to evolve gracefully over the coming two decades in cold cellars. It doesn’t have the sheer precision of modern-day Canon releases, but it brings more opulence and oomph. It's a brilliant bottle of wine. (Drink between 2024-2044)\" JD Apr 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA96 \"Gorgeous limestone typicity, salinity, gentle raspberry and redcurrant, blond tobacco. You see the difference in precision between this vintage and more recent years, but it's hard to complain about the gentle pleasures of autumnal fruits along with orange peel, black truffle, fennel and oyster shell. Tasted twice in the last few months, and again last summer, just a totally gorgeous wine that is blossoming. Savour its brilliance.\" JA for IB Jun 2022\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP95 \"Tasted at the Château Canon vertical, the 2005 Canon is evolving into a quite gorgeous Saint Emilion. One can still discern those brown spices infiltrating the ripe red and black fruit. There is fine mineralité here, great focus, perhaps just a hint of dried blood that develops with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, ripe tannin. It is a very complex Saint Emilion with immense purity and style, a wine that you have to keep coming back to in order to understand. It's at that pivotal stage between primary and secondary notes, the red and black fruit being overtaken by cedar, morels and a touch of game. It gently lifts and fans out to a quite captivating finish. Dare I say that the 2005 Canon is the pick of the three over 2009 and 2010? There...I've said it...it is a quite brilliant wine.\" NM for TWA Mar 2017","brand":"Canon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37737153527991,"sku":"BDX:CAN:CANO-0750-2005-F0L0C0","price":184.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXCANCANO-0750-2005-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1779472913"},{"product_id":"2015-chateau-canon-saint-emilion-grand-cru-d-magnum-3l","title":"2015 Chateau Canon, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, D-Magnum (3L)","description":"AG100 \"From the very beginning, the 2015 Canon has made an eloquent case for itself as one of the wines of the vintage. Multiple tastings from bottle only confirm what several early tastings hinted at: the 2015 Canon is simply extraordinary in every way. Sumptuous and exotic, with no hard edges and exceptional balance, the 2015 grabs hold of all the senses and never lets up. A rush of red fruit intermingled with floral notes, spice and smoke notes effortlessly runs up the wine's vertical structure as the 2015 thrills with every twist and turn. The 2015 Canon is a rare wine that is both hedonistic and intellectual - well, maybe it is a bit more hedonistic-leaning. It doesn't matter. Don't miss it. This 2015 is masterpiece from General Manager Nicolas Auderbert and his team at Canon.\" AG for VM Feb 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS100 \"Seductive. The nose draws you in deep: It’s like staring into a well of pristine dark cherries, dark plums, blackberries and mulberries. All the oak is perfectly subsumed. The palate’s flawless with immense depth and power and it’s so balanced as to appear to float. Immaculate fresh dark-berry and plum flavors. Silky and deep, ribbon-like finish. Perfect. Best from 2022.\" JS Jan 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNM100 \"The 2015 Canon was a benchmark wine that seemed to revitalize this historic estate. I was crossing my fingers that it would not disappoint in bottle and I am glad to say that it delivers the goods. It has a very intense bouquet (just as it showed out of barrel) with laser-like precision offering wild strawberry, raspberry preserve, wet limestone and hints of truffle. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, clean and fresh with pure black and red fruit whose every atom appears infused with minerals. The mouth is tingling long after the wine has exited and your brain is thinking...when is the next sip coming? It is frankly heads and shoulders above almost every Saint Émilion this vintage, to reaffirm, a benchmark for this historic estate that will give pleasure to many over the coming years. Astonishing.\" NM for WJ Feb 2018","brand":"Canon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49957450711277,"sku":"BDX:CAN:CANO-3000-2015-F0L0C0","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXCANCANO-3000-2015-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1779403345"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/collections\/7_CHATEAUCANON_LECHATEAU_HD.jpg?v=1732215640","url":"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-chateau-canon.oembed?page=98","provider":"Grand Cru Liquid Assets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}