Château Canon 1961 BN SD
Château Canon 1961 is a red wine from Saint-Émilion in Bordeaux, produced by Château Canon and classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé B in Saint-Émilion. It brings together 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2% Malbec. The Wine Advocate describes it as a fully mature 1961 with notes of smoked meats, candied fruits, dry spices, truffle, and grilled vegetables, featuring preserved freshness, extract, and persistent tannins. The publication indicated a drinking window from 1995 to 2002.
Identité du vin
- Couleur
- Red
- Pays
- France
- Région
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Saint Emilion
- Producteur / Domaine
- Château Canon
Cépage et assemblage
- Grape Variety
- 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec
Château Canon
Château Canon is a Saint-Émilion estate situated on the clay-limestone plateau, in the immediate vicinity of the village. Classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé, the estate has been owned by CHANEL since 1996. Its 34-hectare vineyard comprises 24 hectares dedicated to Château Canon and 10 hectares to Croix Canon.
- Owner
- CHANEL (famille Wertheimer)
- Maître de chais
- Stéphane Bonnasse
- Surface (ha)
- 34.00 ha
- Production (average bottles per vintage)
- 80 000 bouteilles/an
Histoire du domaine
On 2 April 1760, the privateer Jacques Kanon acquired a wine estate surrounded by vineyards in Saint-Émilion. He had the château built and named the property after himself. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved from Kanon to Canon. CHANEL acquired Château Canon in 1996, having previously purchased Château Rauzan-Ségla in Margaux in 1994. The company then undertook a restructuring of the vineyard and major works on the winery and other buildings. In 2011, the estate purchased a neighbouring vineyard situated on the foothills of the plateau; this acquisition led to the creation of Croix Canon, produced in dedicated facilities. Nicolas Audebert is currently the estate’s managing director, whilst Stéphane Bonnasse is the technical director and head of winemaking. The estate has been certified organic since the 2024 vintage.
