How is Château Canon Pécresse rated by critics?

Château Canon Pécresse scores 90 on Femente's critic index, drawn from prestige guides including Wine Spectator (91) and Decanter (90).

What wines is Château Canon Pécresse known for?

Its most critically rated wines are Canon-Fronsac.

Where is Château Canon Pécresse located?

Château Canon Pécresse is in Canon-Fronsac, France (Situated on the limestone plateau in Canon-Fronsac, part of the Libournais region., Style: Known for being fresh, structured, and elegant with chalky, mineral notes and a creamy texture., Organic Status: The estate is certified organic (Ecocert), emphasizing environmental practices., Average Blends: Usually a blend of Merlot (for soft, fleshy fruit) and Cabernet Franc (for structure and aroma)., Recent Vintages:, 2023/2022: Highly rated, powerful, and opulent, featuring notes of dark fruit, menthol, and coffee., 2021: Lighter and "agile," showcasing juniper, cherry, and subtle herbaceous notes., 2019/2020: Rich and intensely fruity, with notes of graphite and liquorice, France).

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Canon-Fronsac · France

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Château Canon Pécresse

Wine Spectator 91/100 · Decanter 90/100

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Château Canon Pécresse sits in Canon-Fronsac, a compact appellation within Bordeaux's Libournais region known for structured, mineral-driven reds. The winery produces Canon-Fronsac built on Cabernet Franc and Merlot, a blend that captures the right-bank character of slate and clay soils. The wine has drawn attention from Decanter and Wine Spectator. Canon-Fronsac itself occupies a distinct terroir—hillside vineyards that yield wines with darker fruit and earthiness, distinct from the broader Fronsac designation. Cabernet Franc brings angular tannins and herbal spine; Merlot softens and deepens the mid-palate. The result is a wine built for aging, with the kind of structural precision that defines the appellation's best expressions.

Address: Situated on the limestone plateau in Canon-Fronsac, part of the Libournais region., Style: Known for being fresh, structured, and elegant with chalky, mineral notes and a creamy texture., Organic Status: The estate is certified organic (Ecocert), emphasizing environmental practices., Average Blends: Usually a blend of Merlot (for soft, fleshy fruit) and Cabernet Franc (for structure and aroma)., Recent Vintages:, 2023/2022: Highly rated, powerful, and opulent, featuring notes of dark fruit, menthol, and coffee., 2021: Lighter and "agile," showcasing juniper, cherry, and subtle herbaceous notes., 2019/2020: Rich and intensely fruity, with notes of graphite and liquorice, France
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Critics: Wine Spectator 91/100 · Decanter 90/100

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Canon-Fronsac
DECANTER 92 · WINE SPECTATOR 91
2024, 2019, 2015

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How is Château Canon Pécresse rated by critics?: Château Canon Pécresse scores 90 on Femente's critic index, drawn from prestige guides including Wine Spectator (91) and Decanter (90).
What wines is Château Canon Pécresse known for?: Its most critically rated wines are Canon-Fronsac.
Where is Château Canon Pécresse located?: Château Canon Pécresse is in Canon-Fronsac, France (Situated on the limestone plateau in Canon-Fronsac, part of the Libournais region., Style: Known for being fresh, structured, and elegant with chalky, mineral notes and a creamy texture., Organic Status: The estate is certified organic (Ecocert), emphasizing environmental practices., Average Blends: Usually a blend of Merlot (for soft, fleshy fruit) and Cabernet Franc (for structure and aroma)., Recent Vintages:, 2023/2022: Highly rated, powerful, and opulent, featuring notes of dark fruit, menthol, and coffee., 2021: Lighter and "agile," showcasing juniper, cherry, and subtle herbaceous notes., 2019/2020: Rich and intensely fruity, with notes of graphite and liquorice, France).

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