COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Château Vrai Canon Bouché
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Vrai Canon Bouché Le Tertre de Canon 2016 hails from the AOC Canon-Fronsac appellation in Bordeaux, France. The estate is situated on a distinctive plateau with clay soils over limestone bedrock, a terroir shaped by ancient quarries. The property is currently owned by the Labrune family, who are dedicated to revitalizing the estate and implementing organic and biodynamic farming practices to produce wines that express the character of their land. The 2016 vintage is a testament to this approach, showcasing the potential of the terroir.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard sits on ancient quarry land.
Fact 02
Estate is committed to organic and biodynamic farming.
Fact 03
Owners also manage Château de La Dauphine.
Fact 04
AOC Canon-Fronsac is a lesser-known Bordeaux gem.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Château Vrai Canon Bouché Le Tertre de Canon begins with a manual harvest. Fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts, followed by a maceration period of 15 to 20 days. Malolactic conversion takes place in new barrels. The wine is then aged for 12 months in oak, with a blend of 50% new French oak and 50% used barrels. The estate practices organic and biodynamic viticulture.
