Chateau Canon is a Premier Grand Cru Classe chateau based in Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux. This small vineyard is planted entirely with Merlot which is used in the Chateau Canon grand vin, along with a smaller proportion of Cabernet Franc from the estate's various other vineyards.More than 60 percent of Canon's vineyards are planted to Merlot. Most of the rest is Cabernet Franc, although a small portion of Cabernet Sauvignon survived the cull in the late '90s. The grapes are blended carefully to get the most from each: Merlot brings smoothness, finesse and intense fruit aromas, while Cabernet Franc brings structure and the ability to age.