The Cellar

Why Bordeaux isn’t just one wine: understanding the Diversity

By Romik Arconian on Aug 18, 2025

Bordeaux is one of the most famous wine regions in the world, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood.Say “Bordeaux” and many people picture a single style: deep red, firm tannins, long ageing. In realit...

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Things we wish we’d known before taking over a vineyard: Part 1

By Romik Arconian on Aug 15, 2025

People often picture vineyard life as endless sunny days among the vines, glasses of wine in hand, and glamorous soirées under the stars. While there’s truth to that dream, the reality is richer, more comple...

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Can you age Bordeaux Rosé or White Wine? Here's what to know

By Romik Arconian on Aug 01, 2025

It’s a common question, especially when the bottle is beautiful, the vintage is intriguing, and the cellar is calling:Can I age this Bordeaux white or rosé? At Château Canon Chaigneau, we believe in being ho...

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How to serve red wine when it’s hot outside

By Romik Arconian on Jul 30, 2025

When summer heat arrives, many wine lovers instinctively reach for white or rosé. But here’s a secret: red wine can be just as enjoyable if you serve it right. At Château Canon Chaigneau, we’re passionate ab...

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Petites façons in the vineyard: what we do and when

By Romik Arconian on Jul 28, 2025

At Château Canon Chaigneau, we believe that great wine is made in the vineyard.But behind that romantic idea are weeks of hard, precise, and often invisible work, what we call in French the petites façons. T...

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Why some grapes turn purple before others during Veraison

By Romik Arconian on Jul 24, 2025

Walking through our vineyard this week, we were struck – and slightly puzzled – by the striking differences from one grape cluster to another. Some bunches are already deep purple, others are still almost en...

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Best White Bordeaux for Aperitif

By Romik Arconian on Jul 23, 2025

Not all white wines are created equal when it comes to apéritif. Our Le Blanc, a blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Sémillon, 10% Sauvignon Gris is designed for moments like these. Why It Works Fresh acidit...

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French red wine with cheese: classic pairings with a twist

By Romik Arconian on Jul 22, 2025

Red wine and cheese, it’s a cliché, but when done right, it’s magic. At Château Canon Chaigneau, our Merlot-dominant reds are elegant and balanced, making them incredibly versatile at the table, even with tr...

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French Red Wine for beginners: where to start?

By Romik Arconian on Jul 21, 2025

If you’re new to French red wine, you might feel overwhelmed by the names, regions, and labels. But here’s the good news: you don’t need to be an expert to enjoy Bordeaux, just curious. At Château Canon Chai...

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Is Bordeaux Red Wine sweet? (Spoiler: not ours)

By Romik Arconian on Jul 17, 2025

This is one of the most common misconceptions we hear, especially from those discovering Bordeaux reds for the first time. “It’s so smooth… is it sweet?”“Do you add sugar?”“It’s fruity – but is it dry?” Le...

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What is a Grand Cru in Bordeaux? (And why you might not need one)

By Romik Arconian on Jul 16, 2025

“Grand Cru” sounds impressive. And in many regions of France, it marks the highest classification of vineyard or wine. But in Bordeaux, it’s not always that simple, and not always a guarantee of quality. At ...

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How to spot a good Bordeaux Red without spending a fortune

By Romik Arconian on Jul 15, 2025

Bordeaux often conjures up images of grand estates, rare vintages, and four-figure price tags. But beyond the elite labels, there’s an entire world of high-quality, affordable Bordeaux that delivers on taste...

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The grapes behind Bordeaux red wine: what’s in your glass?

By Romik Arconian on Jul 14, 2025

Bordeaux is a region built on the art of blending. Unlike varietal wines that highlight a single grape, Bordeaux red wines combine several – each bringing its own structure, aroma, and personality. At Châtea...

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How to taste wine like a pro (with a glass of Château Canon Chaigneau in hand)

By Romik Arconian on Jul 09, 2025

Tasting wine isn’t just about sipping, it’s a full sensory experience. It’s how we connect with the story behind a wine, the land it comes from, and the people who made it. At Château Canon Chaigneau, we bel...

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Is Bordeaux Red Wine dry? Yes, and here’s why it matters

By Romik Arconian on Jul 07, 2025

Many people are surprised to learn that nearly all red wines from Bordeaux are dry. At Château Canon Chaigneau, we’re often asked: “Is your wine sweet or dry?”“Do you add sugar?”“It’s smooth, but is there r...

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What Summer smells like in the Cellar

By Romik Arconian on Jul 04, 2025

To most visitors, summer is vineyard time: vines stretching under the sun, grapes ripening in the heat, and the occasional tractor rumble in the distance. But there’s another summer scene, one that unfolds i...

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Leaf-Thinning in Summer: why we do it (and how)

By Romik Arconian on Jul 03, 2025

Summer in Bordeaux may look calm from the outside: vines stretching under the sun, cicadas buzzing, and grapes slowly ripening. But behind that postcard scene, vineyard work continues quietly and carefully. ...

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How we keep our grapes healthy until harvest

By Romik Arconian on Jul 01, 2025

Summer is a crucial time in the vineyard. It may not look as dramatic as harvest, flowering, or pruning, but it’s the moment when everything can quietly go wrong… or beautifully right. At Château Canon Chaig...

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Why we don’t make Rosé (yet) at Château Canon Chaigneau

By Romik Arconian on Jun 26, 2025

We grow Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Pressac, the very grapes used to make Bordeaux rosé. So why don’t we make our own? The answer is simple: we could, but we wouldn’t do it well enough. Making rosé isn’t jus...

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Why some Bordeaux vineyards don’t make White Wine

By Romik Arconian on Jun 25, 2025

Bordeaux is famous for its structured reds and fresh whites, yet surprisingly, many châteaux produce one or the other, not both.At Château Canon Chaigneau, we’re proud of our red wines. But we’ve never made ...

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How to serve Le Rosé and Le Blanc wines like a pro

By Romik Arconian on Jun 23, 2025

Wine is all about pleasure, and serving it right is a simple way to elevate that experience. With Le Rosé and Le Blanc, we wanted wines that were not only elegant and fresh, but also easy to enjoy. Still, a ...

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