1996 Chateau Canon Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France New Zealand succulent aperitif

succulent aperitif

the fruit was pressed off and wine sent to barrel

Harvest is in late September at yield of 4000-6000kg/ha (around 28-42 hl/ha)

2019 Yvon Metras Fleurie Vieilles Vignes

1996 Chateau Canon Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France New Zealand succulent aperitifTo produce the wine of Chateau Canon, fermentation takes place in temperatures ranging from 28 32 degrees Celsius in double walled, temperature controlled, stainless steel vats. Chateau Canon uses 24 vats ranging in size from 56 hectoliters to 98 hectoliters. This range of vat sizes allows the estate to vinify the wines on a parcel by parcel basis. Malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats, with a very minor percentage of the wine