Château Canon Chaigneau is located in the heart of the much smaller part, the Néac plateau, a continuation of the Pomerol plateau. If you are unfamiliar with the region, this is basically where some of the worlds' most delicious, profound, sought after, ageworthy (and expensive!) bottles are produced. Legendary names such as Château Petrus, Chateau Lafleur, Chateau L’Evangile, & Chateau le Pin are just a few minutes drive to the south. The Iron mineral soils adds depth and flavour.
creating a lush and full, long mouthfeel, typically giving a mineral/ferrous spiciness. When aged, this transforms to softer and mellower nuances of truffles, almonds, cedar and cinnamon. The Limestone in the soil ensures excellent water retention (springs and winters can be very wet indeed!) and adds further concentration, lift, energy, complexity and ageing potential.
The Clay means that the soils are insulated during warm summers, allowing the vines to benefit fully from long, hot summer days, without causing over ripeness and too much hydric stress. This means that our grapes arrive more easily at a perfect, rich maturity; giving them a deep, crimson hue and lush ripeness - translating to dense black and red fruit flavours in the wines, and a creamy, profound & concentrated profile.
