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Premier Grand Cru Classé B · Red

Where is Château Canon wine from?

Château Canon is a red wine from Saint-Émilion, in Bordeaux, France. It is classified Premier Grand Cru Classé B and made mainly from Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

Château Canon wine label
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Château Canon at a glance

ClassificationPremier Grand Cru Classé B
AppellationSaint-Émilion Grand Cru
StyleRed wine
GrapesMerlot, Cabernet Franc
Village or townSaint-Émilion
SubregionSaint-Émilion
RegionBordeaux
CountryFrance
Vineyard area21.5 ha
Coordinates44.8929, -0.1633

Château Canon

Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France

Premier Grand Cru Classé B

Walled vineyard on the limestone plateau just west of the old town

Appellation
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Vineyard
21.5 ha

The estate was first planted in the early 18th century as Clos Saint-Martin. It probably takes its name from Jacques Kanon, who bought it in 1760. It has been owned by the Wertheimer family since 1996.

Second wines

  • Clos de Canon
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Château Canon: questions and answers

Where is Château Canon wine from?

Château Canon is a red wine from Saint-Émilion, in Bordeaux, France. It is classified Premier Grand Cru Classé B and made mainly from Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

Which country is Château Canon from?

Château Canon is from France, in the Bordeaux wine region.

What grape is Château Canon made from?

Château Canon is made mainly from Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

Is Château Canon a red or a white wine?

Château Canon is a red wine.

How big is Château Canon?

Château Canon covers about 21.5 hectares of vineyards.

What is the second wine of Château Canon?

The second wine of Château Canon is Clos de Canon.

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Last reviewed October 2026.