France · Bordeaux

Chateau Canon

Château Canon is a Premier Grand Cru Classé B in Saint-Émilion, established in 1760 and named after the privateer Jacques Kanon who owned it in the 18th century. Chanel (Karl Lagerfeld era) acquired the estate in 1996, and subsequent investment in drainage, vine replanting, and a new winery has transformed it into one of Saint-Émilion's most consistent overachievers. The 22-hectare vineyard on the plateau and upper slope of Saint-Émilion is planted approximately 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc on deep clay limestone soils. Across 1,169 auction lots averaging $197 per bottle, Canon is a strong mid-tier Saint-Émilion collectible. Benchmark vintages include 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2022, with the estate increasingly cited as a plateau-level reference. The 2018 received 99 points from Wine Advocate. Second wine Croix Canon provides value access. The Canon-Fronsac appellation label (a separate geographical denomination north of Saint-Émilion) trades at much lower levels. At auction, the Saint-Émilion grand vin typically commands $150–$350 per bottle for recent top vintages. Canon's proximity to Petrus neighbours — the estate borders Beau-Séjour Bécot and backs onto the plateau limestone — gives it among the best subsoil positions in the appellation. Nicolas Audebert serves as estate director.