Château Canon, 1er Grand Cru Classé, St Emilion, 2010
Chanel owned Chateau Canon is back to its very best. Situated on the limestone vineyards to the west of St Emilion town, the 2009 was magnificent, the 2010 could be better. Bright crimson fruit, succulent plums, cherries and high toned mineral notes leap from the glass. On the palate there is super intensity, sweet creamy fruit, concentrated and very stylish with long noble flavours. Impressive, silky, ripe and measured; this has the delicious factor!
critic reviews
The 2010 Canon is deep garnet in color. Still a bit closed on the nose, it needs a lot of swirling to unlock notions of fruitcake, stewed black cherries, and dried mulberries leading to hints of charcoal, truffle, crushed rocks, and aniseed. The full-bodied palate is a behemoth of rich, dense, black fruit preserves flavors, supported by firm, rounded tannins and fantastic tension, finishing long and ever so spicy. It needs time!
Black chocolate, liqourice, black cherries and cassis, tons of spice. Still pretty closed right now, although the depths become clear as it opens, with tannins tugging on the close of play, demanding just a few more minutes of your attention. Hint of tobacco and tomato leaf alongside eucalpytus and mint highlight a greener side, and give an excellent counterbalance to the ripeness, adding complexity and interest. At the beginning of its drinking window, but no rush. This was the last vintage where Clos Canon came from plots within Château Canon. Harvest September 27 to October 4, 35hl/h yield, 60% new oak.