The Cellar

How Weather impacts the grape Harvest and Winemaking

By Romik Arconian on Sep 13, 2025

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...

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Harvest 2025 at Château Canon Chaigneau: the first 3 Days behind the scenes

By Romik Arconian on Sep 11, 2025

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...

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Grape ripeness: more than Sugar

By Romik Arconian on Aug 26, 2025

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 ...

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