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  • Country ranking ?

    527
  • Producer ranking ?

    8
  • Decanting time

    3h
  • When to drink

    now to 2040
  • Food Pairing

    Beef

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The Story

With 30% of Cabernet Franc, Château Canon’s planting is characteristic of Saint-Emilion. The limestone soil reveals the full character of Cabernet Franc, which is a perfect complement to Merlot. The two varieties have long been used together. Cabernet Franc brings freshness, delicacy and structure to Château Canon wines. It makes subtle wines with fine acidity. It gives them great aromatic persistence with varied and complex smoky, roasted and...

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Wine Information

Crackling with flashes of vibrant red, Château Canon 2021 is an electrifying experience. Raspberry and strawberry hues leap from the glass, locked in a heady embrace. Then the colour dims to a deep cherry-red, tinged with a bittersweet < darkness. The body is firm, toned, dense but never overpowering. The mid-palate is a study in controlled tension and formal precision, enlivened by a radiant splash of orange blossom and a hint of sweetness m...

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Vintage 2021

NEWS: BORDEAUX 2021 VINTAGE by Pros:What Critics Thinks?

Antonio Galloni, Vinous : "The 2021 Bordeaux have turned out to be such a surprise. Weather conditions were challenging, and yet the top properties turned out gorgeous, classically built wines that will absolutely thrill readers who appreciate freshness and energy. Restrained alcohols and mid-weight structures will remind readers of Bordeaux pre-2000s. The best wines offer a striking ...

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71% Merlot + 29% C. Franc. 13.5% alcohol. Flowery with roses, violets and iris (limestone soil), morello cherries, powerful, intense and concentrated, splendid midpalate, grained tannin, persistent finish. Superbly made and stylish effort. 95p.

  • 95p

Ruby. Scented, floral, bright red fruits, nuanced and detailed, layered nose, vanilla and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, spices, liquorice, detailed and layered, long finish. 94-96

  • 96p

Dark purple colour with violet hue and black core. Excellent nose with powerful character, ripe plums, elderberries and hints of black cherries, hints of mint and aromatic herbs, discreet floral hints in the background. Great freshness and aromatic depth. On the palate very refined style with full-bodied character, excellent length and tension, fine and flavourful finish with hints of minerality. A very classic style. 

  • 97p
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St. Emilion, Bordeaux
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