Château Canon Chaigneau - Lalande-de-Pomerol Grand Vin 2019
Price: $37.99
Sale Price: $29.99
| Producer | Château Canon Chaigneau |
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| Country | France |
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| Region | Bordeaux |
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| Subregion | Lalande-de-Pomerol |
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| Varietal | Merlot |
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| Vintage | 2019 |
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| Sku | 19515 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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If the name sounds familiar, that's because the little sibling was our Bordeaux Wine of the Year for 2023. The primary difference is this bottling utilizes older vines and is raised in oak barrels. For those who loved that wine and want more, you can also pre-order that as well!
Now, let's recap what makes this such an incredible buy!
Factor 1 - Let’s start with Pomerol, home to some of the most famous, and expensive, wines in the world – Petrus and Le Pin. They’ll set you back over $4,000 per bottle. The, ahem, “lesser” wines like Lafleur, Conseillante and Clinet will only cost you $300-$1,200! Petrus and Le Pin, are located in the northeastern section of the appellation, on what is known as the Pomerol Plateau. The confluence of soil and microclimate is what make this area and its wines so special.
“But, Todd… this wine is from Lalande-de-Pomerol.”
Yes… and no… and here’s why you should care. Canon Chaigneau is located in Neac. Historically a separate region, Neac chose to merge with Lalande-de-Pomerol instead of Pomerol in the 1930s. Since the rise of Petrus et al, they have surely been kicking themselves.
The truth is, Neac really does belong in Pomerol. Canon Chaigneau lies a mere 1.5 miles from Petrus. Even more than proximity, Neac is a continuation of the Pomerol Plateau, with the exact same soil and microclimate. The exact same.
Factor 2 – Winemaker Thierry Garnaud was formerly in charge of a little place called Cheval Blanc from 1988-2018. He made a few 100 pt wines… 1990, '98, 2000, '03, '05, '06, '08, '10, '15 & 2016!
Enough said!
Factor 3 – 2019 is considered to be one of the finest vintages EVER for Pomerol and its surrounding vineyards. Warm and dry weather resulted in lush, rich wines!
Factor 4 – Decanter suggests a drinking window through 2042? For this price? Get outta town!
Jeb Dunnuck: 92 Points
"Always a charming, impeccably made wine, the 2019 Château Canon Chaigneau sports a dense purple hue as well as a great nose of wild strawberries, darker cherries, leafy herbs, and spring flowers. Soft, supple, balanced, and just undeniably delicious, it's a terrific buy for those looking for a great Bordeaux to drink over the coming decade."
Decanter: 92 Points
"Violet-scented blackcurrants on the nose, rich and concentrated which continues on the palate in terms of the ripe black fruits and soft perfume edges but there's a distinct mineral vein that's apparent straight away - salty, graphite, wet stone touches that settle on the tongue and provide a really clean taste but also slight austerity. Some bitter dark chocolate and earthy truffle notes also come into play towards the finish which is lifted by cooling menthol elements. Lots going on here."
Vinous Media: 91 Points
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