Château Canon Pécresse 2021

A lively and fresh red wine from Canon-Fronsac

The estate

In 1947, Jean-Francis Pécresse's family decided to invest in the Fronsadais region, in the Canon-Fronsac appellation, situated to the north of the Bordeaux region. In 2003, Jean-Francis took over the running of Château Canon Pécresse with the aim of cultivating the plots of this high-potential terroir with the utmost care and respect for the environment.

The vineyard

Château Canon Pécresse 2021 is a Canon-Fronsac wine made from a 3.5-hectare vineyard that rests on clay-limestone soils.

The vintage

2021 is marked by a spring frost which spared the vineyard along with a strong mildew pressure that had little impact on the vines, which have been managed in an organic manner since 2017. The relatively mild conditions in September were ideal and helped to refine the ripening process before the grape harvest and maintain their healthy condition.

Vinification and ageing

Following manual harvesting in crates, the grapes are rigorously sorted in a densimetric bath. Gentle vinification. Aged in French oak barrels (2/3) and vats (1/3).

The blend

Merlot (70%)

Cabernet Franc (30%).

Château Canon Pécresse 2021: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Nose

The nose blends fruity (red berries) and mentholated fragrances with subtle smoky notes.

Palate

The palate is lively and seductive, with its mineral expression conferred by the limestone soils and its beautifully saline finish.