Château Canon 2022
At the edge of the village of Saint-Émilion emerges a unique landscape in the world. The plots of vines and the dark green hillsides surround Château Canon. On this limestone plateau which slopes gently towards the Dordogne, the Merlots and Cabernet Francs of its blend flourish marvellously.
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France Bordeaux
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Merlot. Cabernet Franc
5 - 20 years
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14.50% vol.
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100 100Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateFrom an estate that is delivering its greatest run of vintages since the superb Post War series that preceded the frosts of 1956, the 2022 Canon is a magical wine that will be worth every effort to track down. Wafting from the glass with aromas of dark berries, wild plums and cherries mingled with hints of bay leaf, spices and violets, it's full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, with huge levels of concentration, vibrant acids and beautifully refined tannins. Concluding with a long, saline finish, this pure, perfumed and ineffably complete Canon is built for the ages, even if its structural polish is such that it will be approachable at a surprisingly early age. 99-100/100. William Kelley.
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100 100Yves Beck75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc D’entrée, Canon incarne la sérénité qu’on lui connaît. Il l’affiche avec assurance, avec délicatesse et ne manque pas de souligner son extraordinaire pluralité. Une multitude d’éléments viennent titiller le nerf olfactif, tant au niveau épicé, que fruité ou minéral. On y retrouve des nuances de garrigues, de feuilles de thé, de fruits noirs et de menthe poivrée. Entre autres ! A l’instar du bouquet, le palais se profile avec cette notion de force tranquille, de sérénité également. Tout concorde, chaque élément à sa place. La puissance, admirablement canalisée, est de pair avec la tension de la structure acide. Le vin cumule ainsi, densité et salinité tandis qu’une fine austérité appuie l’expression aromatique de la finale. Un vin d’un niveau exceptionnel, qui tutoie la perfection et qui s’affiche de manière majestueuse et néanmoins humble. Il sait ce qu’il peut, mais il ne l’annonce pas en fanfare, plutôt en chorale, évidemment avec des canons ! 2028-2052 98-100/100.
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99 100James SucklingFascinating dark aromas such as cherries and currants as well as Spanish cedar. Umami. Some dried flowers. Medium- to full-bodied, this has juicy and savory fruit such as intense berries with sandalwood and dried-mushroom undertones. Lots going on here. Very muscular for Canon but well-formed and beautiful. Minerally and salty at the end. 75% merlot and 25% cabernet franc. Best after 2022.
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98 100Jean-Marc QuarinCouleur sombre, pourpre et intense. Nez très aromatique, fin, fruité, subtil et complexe. Il est à la fois suave et floral, avec une touche de violette. Cette dernière rappelle le pinot noir. Ultra minutieux en entrée de bouche, très savoureux au milieu, avec de la grâce dans le toucher, sensuel, le vin fond et surtout parfume la bouche comme jamais il ne la fait auparavant, avec une corpulence moindre que sur d'autres millésimes. Un profil gustatif sans comparaison à Bordeaux révélé par ce millésime si particulier. Assemblage : 75 % merlot, 25 % cabernet franc. Degré d'alcool : 14°5 - pH : 3,5. Rendement : 45 hl/ha.
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98 100DecanterA superb Canon in 2022. Supple, shiny, oh so charming, gorgeously sleek and well textured like pure silk but with density to the tannins that grips and coats the mouth, plus you know there's such power and concentration underneath in the waves of liquorice, stones, blackcurrant fruit. Extremely polished and charming. Vibrant, energetic, tense, and straight. It's not plush, more direct, but this wine thrills. Seamless and effortless, bright and energetic but with such a calm control and confidence. A stunning wine more for what it doesn't say than what it does in 2022. A yield of 45hl/ha. pH 3.5. 18 months ageing with 50% new oak. Harvest 30 August - 22 September. 2025-2045. Georgina Hindle.
Features
Features
| Country | France |
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| Region | Bordeaux |
| Sub-region | Saint Emilion |
| Designation | Premier Grand Cru Classé, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AC |
| Grape variety | Merlot. Cabernet Franc |
| Alcohol content | 14.50% vol. |
| Cellaring | 5 - 20 years |
| Serving temperature | 16 - 18°C |

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Intense, dark purple red.
Fresh and subtle, very aromatic, with notes of daffodil, escorted by aromas of red fruit, juicy and deep.
Harmonious entry on the palate, a perfectly accomplished vintage, with aromas of cherry and grapefruit, evoking a lovely freshness. Silkiness envelops an electrifying core, finish long and persistent.
Duck terrine, beef carpaccio, grilled sea fish, chicken curry, rabbit sauce chasseur, Vietnamese cuisine, veal chops with chanterelles, lamb with herbs, brie, camembert.
Serving temperature: 16 - 18°C
The vineyards of Château Canon cover 34 ha. The vines are planted according to plots predominantly on limestone and clay-limestone soils, on a subsoil of asteriated limestone, ontop of the plateau near the town of Saint-Émilion.
Harvest and vinification separated by grape variety and plot. Alcoholic fermentation in thermoregulated vats, slow maceration at low temperature to enhance wines with legendary elegance and freshness. Aging for 16 to 18 months in oak barrels (50% of which is new wood).
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Wooden box
Château Canon
A Premier Grand Cru Classé B, Château Canon has dominated the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion since the 18th century. Owned by Chanel since 1996, the estate has benefited from significant investment to enhance this exceptional terroir at the heart of the Right Bank.
The 34-hectare vineyard, planted mainly with Merlot and complemented by Cabernet Franc, rests on emblematic limestone soils. The wines stand out for their precision, mineral tension and elegance, combining depth, freshness and excellent ageing potential.