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Château Canon Premier Grand Cru Classé B Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2018

Reviews

99 -Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider -

Wow, that's what I am talking about! Flowers and crushed rocks galore, with layers of sweet, perfectly ripe, cherries and plums that offers incredible purity. Elegant, silky and sexy, with a seamless finish gracefully coating your palate with endless layers of sensuously textured ripe fruits and cashmere tannins. This is effortless to drink. This will give the triple digit 2015 a run for the money when it matures. The wine blends 72% Merlot and 28% Cabernet Franc, 14% ABV.

98 -Vinous -

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.

98 -James Suckling -

98 -Jeb Dunnuck -

The Grand Vin is the 2018 Château Canon, which is based on 72% Merlot and 28% Cabernet Franc brought up in 52% new French oak. Its incredible bouquet delivers richness paired with amazing freshness and precision, offering loads of crème de cassis and darker berry fruits intermixed with classic Saint-Emilion chalky minerality, graphite, scorched earth, and spring flowers. Gorgeous on the palate as well, with medium to full-bodied richness, ultra-fine tannins, flawless balance, and again, this wonderful sense of freshness paired with ample richness, it needs 4-5 years of bottle age and will evolve for 30+ years. The 2009 and 2015 are still my favorite vintages of this wine, but this is up there with the best of them.

98 -Jane Anson -

The fruit here is still crunchy and vibrant at three years old, blueberry, black cherry, smoked almonds and saffron. Clear density from beginning to end of the palate, with a rich full texture. Tannins are poised and confident, softening and adding to a creamy texture after 10 minutes in the glass. Bound to keep powering on for decades, needs another three or four years before starting to approach. 42hl/h, 52% new oak, 3.69ph, harvest September 7 to October 5. Thomas Duclos consults.

97+ -Robert Parker's 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.

97 -Falstaff -

Dark ruby with purple reflections, brightening at the rim. Sweet cherry fruit aromas with a whisper of strawberry, notes of soft fig and liquorice, and lovely floral appeal. The mineral, saline palate displays great red berry fruit and liquorice. It is juicy, fruity, and ripe, with savoury, ripe tannins. The long finish echoes with cherry and nougat. Great ageing potential.

97 -The Wine Independent -

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Canon erupts from the glass with powerful notes of plum preserves, stewed blueberries, and molten chocolate with nuances of licorice, Chinese five spice, and fertile loam. The medium to full-bodied palate is firm and chewy, with just enough freshness to match the muscular, savory layers, finishing a little firm at this stage.

96 -Wine Enthusiast -

95 -Wine Spectator -

Technical Details

Blend 72% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc
Winemaker Nicolas Audebert with consulting winemaker Thomas Duclos
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub Region Right Bank
Appellation Saint-Émilion
Vineyard Estate vineyards of Château Canon
Farming Method Sustainable Practices
Oak 52% new French oak barriques
Fermentation Separate parcel fermentation in stainless steel vats
Aging / Cooperage 18 months
Alcohol 14.5%

Château Canon Premier Grand Cru Classé B Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2018

Name: Château Canon Premier Grand Cru Classé B Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2018
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1014707
Price: 114.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Bordeaux Blends | Bordeaux

JL99, VN98, JS98, JD98, JA98, WA97+, FS97, TWI97, WE96, WS95

Sustainable Practices

$300.00

$114.95

750ML

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The 2018 Canon is one of the finest wines ever produced at this estate. James Lawther MW awarded 99, Vinous 98, James Suckling 98, Jeb Dunnuck 98, Wine Advocate 97+, Farr Vintners 97, TWI 97, Wine Enthusiast 96, and Wine Spectator 95. The Wertheimer family's investment in the limestone plateau terroir of Saint-Émilion has delivered something truly exceptional here. The wine is built around 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, with both grapes reaching extraordinary ripeness and precision in a vintage the Right Bank celebrated as a benchmark. Deep, pure, and layered, with black cherry, truffle, camphor, lead pencil, and exotic spice on the nose, and a full-bodied palate of stunning depth and length. This is Canon at the summit of its current era, at a price that is exceptional for what's in the bottle. Do not miss it.

About The Producer

Château Canon, located in the prestigious Saint-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux, France, boasts a rich history dating back to the 18th century. The estate was founded by Jacques Kanon in 1760, whose name the château still bears today. Renowned for its picturesque vineyards perched on the limestone plateau, Château Canon has long been celebrated for its exceptional terroir. Over the centuries, the estate changed hands several times, each owner contributing to its legacy of excellence in winemaking. In 1951, the Wertheimer family, owners of the Chanel fashion house, acquired Château Canon, ushering in a new era of revitalization and innovation. Under their stewardship, extensive renovations were undertaken, and significant investments were made in both the vineyards and the cellar. Today, Château Canon is acclaimed for producing some of the finest wines in Saint-Émilion, consistently reflecting the elegance, complexity, and timeless quality that has defined this historic estate for over two centuries.

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