Château Canon was founded by an 18th century French naval officer who made his fortune pillaging English trading ships. He built the château and planted his entire property to grapes. Today Canon is known for rich, full-bodied, muscular wines.

Petrus has no official classification, nor is there a château on its Pomerol property. But it needs no introduction. It is one of the most sought after Bordeaux wines, today made entirely of Merlot.

Duckhorn Vineyards was founded in 1976 by the Duckhorn family after an inspiring trip to Bordeaux. This estate was one of California’s first to champion Merlot.