Red Wine: 2018 | Chteau Canon 18L
The nose is led predominantly by dark fruits and floral elements. The medium to full-bodied palate is filled with juicy black fruits, supported by plush tannins and well-set freshness, finishing on a long and fragrant note.
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Producer: Chteau Canon
Ratings: WA | 97 JS | 98
Vintage: 2018
Size: 18L
ABV: 14.5%
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend Red
Country/Region: France, Bordeaux
The nose is led predominantly by dark fruits and floral elements. The medium to full-bodied palate is filled with juicy black fruits, supported by plush tannins and well-set freshness, finishing on a long and fragrant note.
Reviews:
- Wine Advocate: A blend of 72% Merlot and 28% Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Canon has a pH of 3.69 and 14% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple in color, it tumbles effortlessly out of the glass with a gorgeous perfume of candied violets, preserved plums, black cherry compote and Ceylon tea with hints of kirsch, powdered cinnamon, chocolate box and fertile loam. The medium to full-bodied palate is packed with juicy black fruit layers, supported by plush, oh-so-soft tannins and well-knit freshness, finishing long and fragrant.
- James Suckling: Blackberries and tar with wet-earth and dark-bark aromas. Dark-chocolate and brownie notes, too. Its full-bodied with creamy tannins and a round, caressing finish. Lovely focus and intensity, though dense and layered. Extremely creamy and polished. Really precise and bespoke. It already opens beautifully on the palate.
Producer Information
Chteau Canon is a Premier Grand Cru Class chteau in Saint-milion, Bordeaux. It owns pockets of vineyards close to Saint-milion town, with a large core parcel right on the very edge. This parcel is almost completely walled in and is traditionally hand-harvested and ploughed by horses. It is planted entirely with Merlot. This is regularly used in the Chteau 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. The remaining is planted to Cabernet Franc. 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 extra ability to age. The Chteau also makes the Croix Canon wine from an 11-hectare (27-acre) vineyard that borders the Canon estate. Buyers should be aware of the high number of wines from the Right Bank whose names include the word "Canon". This includes two distinct wines named Chteau Canon from Canon-Fronsac, one of which has a very similar label to this more famous wine.
