Château Canon-Pécresse
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Château Canon-Pécresse, located in Saint-Michel-de-Fronsac, produces red wines in the Canon-Fronsac AOC. Owned by the Labrune family, the estate has been certified organic (Agriculture Biologique) since 2020 and primarily cultivates Merlot and Cabernet Franc on silico-limestone soils.
Estate Profile
Château Canon-Pécresse is a winegrowing estate located in Saint-Michel-de-Fronsac, in the Gironde département. The property is now owned by the Labrune family, who acquired it from the Pécresse family, owners since 1947. The Labrune family has also made other investments in the region, notably Château La Dauphine, Château Haut-Ballet and Château Vrai Canon Bouché.
History and Philosophy
The Pécresse family owned the estate from 1947, keeping it within the family for four generations before its acquisition by the Labrune family. Committed to environmentally friendly practices, Château Canon-Pécresse began converting to organic viticulture in 2017 and has been certified Agriculture Biologique since 2020.
Appellations
Château Canon-Pécresse produces wines under the Canon-Fronsac Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée.
Winemaking and Ageing
Vinification and ageing are adapted to the grape varieties. The Cabernet Franc wines are aged in concrete vats, while Merlot and Cabernet Franc also benefit from ageing in French oak barrels, sourced notably from the Tronçais and Jupilles forests.
Practical Information
Château Canon-Pécresse is located in Saint-Michel-de-Fronsac (33126). Visits to the estate and tastings are available by appointment. Direct wine sales are also offered at the property and by mail order. Telephone: 05 57 24 98 67 Email: canon@pecresse.fr
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Frequently asked questions
- Which appellation do Château Canon-Pécresse wines belong to?
- Château Canon-Pécresse produces wines under the Canon-Fronsac Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC). These are exclusively red wines.
- What grape varieties are planted at Château Canon-Pécresse?
- The vineyard at Château Canon-Pécresse is primarily planted with Merlot (70%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (30%).
- What is the surface area of the vineyard and what type of soil does it have?
- The Château Canon-Pécresse vineyard covers 4 hectares. It is planted on silico-limestone and weathered limestone soils located on the Saint-Michel-de-Fronsac plateau.
- Is Château Canon-Pécresse certified organic?
- Yes, Château Canon-Pécresse initiated its conversion to organic viticulture in 2017 and has been certified Agriculture Biologique since 2020.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The vineyard spans a planted area of 4 hectares. It is characterised by silico-limestone soils and weathered limestone, situated on the Saint-Michel-de-Fronsac plateau. The average age of the vines is 25 years. The grape variety mix consists of Merlot (70%) and Cabernet Franc (30%). Harvesting is carried out by hand.
Flagship Cuvées
The estate's main cuvée, Château Canon-Pécresse, is a still red wine. The blend is predominantly Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Franc. These wines are generally well-structured and can be cellared for several years.
- Appellation
- Canon-Fronsac
- Commune
- Saint-Michel-de-Fronsac
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Classification
- Canon-Fronsac
- Owner
- Famille Labrune
- Surface area
- 4.5 ha
- Certifications
- Bio
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 70%, Cabernet Franc 30%
Practical information
- Address
- Château Canon Pécresse, 33126 SAINT-MICHEL-DE-FRONSAC
- Phone
- 05 57 24 98 67
- canon@pecresse.fr
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Oui sur rendez-vous