2018 Chateau Canon Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Now£145 / Bottle
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Bright ruby in colour with aromas of red cherry, plum, violet, graphite and subtle spice. The palate is medium bodied and refined, offering pure red and dark fruit, fine grained tannins, fresh acidity and a chalky mineral backbone that gives clarity and lift.
The finish is long, poised and harmonious. This is a beautifully judged Saint Emilion, combining energy and finesse with structure and depth. Drinking well now with decanting but with the capacity to age gracefully over two decades or more. A benchmark example of the appellation’s elegance and precision.
Tasting Notes
Antonio Galloni 98
The 2018 Canon is every bit as magnificent from bottle as it was from barrel. Maybe more so. Vertical and explosive in the glass, Canon sizzles with tension and vibrancy. Readers will find a majestic, soaring Grand Cru Classé that captures all the magic of Saint-Émilion’s limestone plateau. Canon exudes mind-blowing precision and deliciousness. It is another magnificent effort from Technical Director Nicolas Audebert and his team.
Anticipated maturity: 2028-2068
Neal Martin 96
The 2018 Canon was picked starting on September 7 and finishing on October 9. Given a two-hour decant, it reveals a surprisingly precocious bouquet, more exuberant than I recall from barrel, offering predominantly black fruit, though the floral element is now amplified and masks the crushed limestone I observed previously (for how long?) The palate delivers multilayered black cherry and blueberry fruit, wrapped up in supple tannins and such a cashmere texture that it feels deceptively approachable when in truth, it has the substance and persistence to merit long-term aging. I wagered that it is the best Canon since the watershed 2015. Don’t expect me to alter that view.
Anticipated maturity: 2024-2055
Wine Advocate 97
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.
Anticipated maturity: 2025-2052
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