croix canon
the land
On the Saint-Emilion hillside sloping gently down to the Dordogne River, a magnificent stone cross marks the entrance to Mazerat chapel, which gave rise to a new label in 2011: “Croix Canon, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru”. The slope of the vineyard, which causes moderate water stress for the vines, plays a key role in the grapes’ slow and steady ripening.
The wine is crafted using grapes from the 11 hectares surrounding the chapel, as well as from the young vines on the hillside. The plots are planted 70% to Merlot and 30% to Cabinet Franc, and the average age of the vines is 35 years.