Chateau Canon 1996

Château Canon 1996 750ml

Château Canon 1996 is the Saint-Émilion estate’s classified grand vin, produced from Merlot and Cabernet Franc grown on its limestone plateau. It is a mature red Bordeaux from the year CHANEL acquired the château.

Vintage Character

A generally mild winter preceded early flowering, while a variable summer brought cooler temperatures and August rain. Saint-Émilion’s official vintage body describes 1996 wines as complex, concentrated and well-balanced, with mature structure.

Tasting Profile & Food Pairing

No château-issued tasting note for the exact vintage was found. The official Saint-Émilion vintage profile characterises 1996 generally as complex, concentrated and well-balanced.

Pairing: Roast beef, Lamb, Duck.

Winemaking & Maturation

Hand-picked fruit underwent two-stage selection, oak-vat fermentation and extended maceration. The wine matured for 18–20 months in barrels, 60% new, before fining and unfiltered bottling.

Hand harvested with selection during picking and on a sorting table. Alcoholic fermentation lasted 6–8 days in temperature-controlled oak vats, followed by 19–24 days of maceration. Malolactic fermentation occurred in stainless-steel vats and barrels.

Aged 18–20 months in barrels, with 60% new oak and quarterly rackings; fined before bottling and bottled without filtration.

Technical details: 19 months maturation · 6% new oak

Winery Background

Jacques Kanon acquired the estate in 1760 and gave it his name. CHANEL purchased Château Canon in 1996 and invested in restoring its vineyards and facilities. Its walled vineyard lies on Saint-Émilion’s limestone plateau, producing a Merlot- and Cabernet Franc-based grand vin.

Château Canon: Premier Grand Cru Classé · First recorded 1760 · 34 ha vineyard

Product Highlights

• Exact Château Canon 1996 identity verified.
• Saint-Émilion Grand Cru red Bordeaux.
• Premier Grand Cru Classé in the 1996 classification.
• Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

Product Information

• Producer: Château Canon
• Classification: Premier Grand Cru Classé
• Type: Red wine
• Country: France
• Region: Bordeaux
• Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
• Vintage: 1996
• Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Franc
• Volume: 750ml

Why choose Château Canon 1996 750ml?

A mature vintage of Château Canon with classified Saint-Émilion identity and traditional cellar ageing.

Who is Château Canon 1996 750ml best for?

Experienced Bordeaux drinkers and collectors comfortable evaluating mature-bottle provenance.

What is Château Canon 1996 750ml?

The grand vin of Château Canon from the 1996 harvest, carrying the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation and the estate’s Premier Grand Cru Classé status.

Is Château Canon 1996 the estate’s grand vin?

Yes. The producer and cuvée match Château Canon, distinct from the estate’s other wine, Croix Canon.

How should Château Canon 1996 750ml be served?

Stand upright before opening and serve carefully with roast beef, lamb or duck; decanting should depend on bottle condition.