At Château Canon Chaigneau, we talk a lot about terroir, grape variety, and vineyard care. But when harvest arrives, one factor dominates everything else: the weather. The conditions in the very days and hou...

Harvest is always one of the most exciting times in a wine estate’s calendar. At Château Canon Chaigneau, in the heart of Lalande-de-Pomerol, it means long days, early mornings, unexpected challenges, and pl...

Warm weather, high humidity, and bright sunlight can be challenging for wine lovers living in tropical regions. These conditions are far from ideal for long-term cellaring, yet with a few thoughtful adjustme...

When walking through the vineyard in late summer, the clusters of grapes look tempting. They taste sweet, their skins are rich in color, and they seem ready to harvest. But appearances can be deceiving. For ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...