Château Canon, 1er Grand Cru Classé, St Emilion
    Château Canon

    Château Canon, 1er Grand Cru Classé, St Emilion, 2022

    98/100
    Inside Bordeaux
    97-99/100
    The Wine Independent
    98/100
    Vinous
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    1. 2022

      6x75cl

      DP

      £803.12

    2. 2022

      6x75cl

      DP

      £803.12

    3. 2022

      3x1.5L

      DP

      £815.12

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    "Remarkable ripeness of the Cabernet Franc. Charm and fleshiness of the Merlot. Dense but right. Canon above all", is how Nicolas Audebert sums up the 2022 vintage. The limestone Cote of St Emilion has produced some thrilling wines and it comes as no surprise that Canon is one of the leading lights. What a glorious wine, full of sophistication, charm and energy, with a clear limestone signature. Initially floral, notes of herbs and salt underpinned by dark berries and plum stones. The palate displays the ripeness of the vintage with beautiful robe of purple fruit and fresh cherry: vivid and pulsating with life. Although concentrated, you're left with a sense of fine grained classicism. A wine of perfect harmony, the tannins possess a distinct limestone character, while the fruit has a wonderful combination of density and lift. 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc.

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    Critic Reviews

    98/100
    Jane Anson,
    Inside Bordeaux
    Well structured, an exceptional wine, and one that will age without a worry. Great depth to the creamy black, blue and red fruits, enjoyable sage and white pepper spice, touches of lemongrass and mandarin peel, plenty of concentration, has signature and complexity, with an ocean spray salinity on the finish. 45hl/h yield after careful vineyard work to protect the grapes from the heat, aged in 50% new oak, including four large oak casks, in organic conversion.
    drinking window 2030 - 2050
    date of review 03/2025
    98/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2022 Canon has an exquisite bouquet that stops you in your tracks with heavenly blackberry, blueberry, violet and crushed limestone tones—articulating its terroir in consummate style. This has brilliant delineation and just soars from the glass. The medium-bodied palate features fine tannins, a very mineral-driven, almost symmetrical texture and a hint of black olive compote on the finish. It is an outstanding Saint-Émilion and certainly one of the best vintages produced at Canon.
    drinking window 2032 - 2075
    date of review 02/2025
    97-99/100
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
    The Wine Independent
    The 2022 Canon is a blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc with a yield of 45 hl/ha, planned to be aged for 18 months in 50% new French oak. Deep garnet-purple in color, it requires a lot of patient swirling to release scents of fresh blackberries, raspberry preserves, and Morello cherries, giving way to emerging scents of rose oil, cumin seed, crushed rocks, and underbrush, plus a fragrant waft of candied violets. The medium to full-bodied palate is lively and tightly wound with firm, finely grained tannins and amazing tension, finishing long and perfumed. pH 3.50.
    drinking window 2030 - 2065
    date of review 05/2023

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    St Emilion
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Merlot Cabernet
    abv:
    14.5%

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