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Château Canon Premier Grand Cru Classé B Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2021

Reviews

97 -Vinous -

The 2021 Canon shows just how magical this site is. Vertical and explosive in feel, with tons of pure power, it impresses with its intensity, drive and super-classic profile. Bright saline notes and vibrant tannins give the 2021 a feeling of energy that only gains momentum with time in the glass. It's not an easy Canon, like the 2015 or 2018, but it is incredibly expressive. It is the sort of wine that only truly emerges with time in bottle. I would be thrilled to own it. Canon must surely be one of the great relative values in first-class wine. Wow. Tasted two times.

97 -James Suckling -

Lots of crunchy red cherries and blue plums followed by violets, fresh sage and Christmas spices with baking spice and coconuts. Medium- to full-bodied with superb fine-grained racy tannins and beautifully refreshing acidity that gives an edge to it. Gorgeous finesse and elegance with harmony and precision. Delightful, too. Already drinkable but give this a few more years to come around. Try after 2026 and it should be beautiful for a long time.

96 -Decanter -

Gorgeous fragrance, pretty and pure. Juicy and clean, this has such a lovely energy and focus to it – lifted, bright but not searing, juicy but not too acidic, weighty but still streamlined and direct. I love the fine tannins, still with some tension, and a soft, sality liquorice outline. Feels elegant and finessed, polished and stylish with lift and movement.

96 -Wine Enthusiast -

95 -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -

The 2021 Canon opens in the glass with a pure bouquet of raspberries, cherries and plums mingled with pretty top notes of iris, licorice, mint and sweet spices. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, it's fleshy and sensual, with a deep and seamless core of fruit framed by ultra-refined tannins, a bright spine of acidity and a long, mineral finish. With an impressively low finished pH of 3.37, it was taken out of barrel a month earlier than usual and saw no fining—as has been the case since 2010.

95 -Raffaele Vecchione, WinesCritic.com -

Surprising is the docile yet intriguing floral character, juicy and vibrant yet composed. Notes of lavender, hibiscus and karkadè blend well with nuances of lilac, oyster, hawthorn and pine needles. Full-bodied, harmonic and balanced in the sip, it closes persuasively and harmoniously. A pleasant and tasty expression to appreciate right from the start. A blend of 72% Merlot and 28% Cabernet Franc. Best since 2025.

95 -Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider -

The nose stands out with its nuances of flowers, crushed stones, spearmint, cigar wrapper, red plums, fresh cherries, herbs, and a touch of fennel. The wine is all about its freshness, purity, energy and elegant nature, finishing with silky tannins with their trademark touch of salt, mint leaf, and sweet, vibrant red berries. The wine blends 71% Merlot with 29% Cabernet Franc, 13.5% ABV. The harvest took place September 16 - October 6. Drink from 2026-2055. 94-96

94 -Jeb Dunnuck -

A much more elegant, finesse-driven wine compared to Berliquet (which comes from the same team and a neighboring vineyard), the 2021 Château Canon reveals a ruby/plum hue as well as beautiful aromatics of ripe red and black fruits, scorched earth, graphite, and sappy flowers. It's nicely concentrated, has ripe, polished tannins, and flawless overall balance, all while playing in the more mid-weight, elegant, focused style of the vintage. It will benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age but drink nicely through 2041. The blend is 71% Merlot and 29% Cabernet Franc that saw one-third of the blend seeing malolactic fermentation in barrel and the élevage spanning 16-18 months in 50% new French oak. It hit 13.5% alcohol and a pH of 3.37. I was able to taste this on multiple occasions, always rating it between 93-95.

94 -Falstaff -

91 -Wine Spectator -

Technical Details

Blend 71% Merlot, 29% 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 50% new French oak barriques
Aging / Cooperage 18 months
Alcohol 13.9%

Château Canon Premier Grand Cru Classé B Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2021

Name: Château Canon Premier Grand Cru Classé B Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2021
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1014640
Price: 99.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Bordeaux Blends | Bordeaux

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$260.00

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750ML

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There's a limestone plateau above the medieval town of Saint-Émilion where the vines root straight into ancient rock, and this is where Château Canon reigns. The estate has been passed through a pirate, a négociant, and a run of owners before landing with the Wertheimer family – the same family behind Chanel – who wisely poured a fortune into the vineyard and cellar, and returned Canon to the top tier of the Right Bank. 2021 was a cool, difficult year in Bordeaux, the kind that separates great terroir from lucky terroir. Canon leaned on their age-old expertise and made something delicate and precise out of it – a blend of 71% Merlot and 29% Cabernet Franc, this Bordeaux appears in a lower, more classical register, closer to the elegant wines of an earlier era.

In the glass it's all lift and detail – morello cherry and crushed raspberry first, then violets and iris, a thread of licorice and sweet spice, and underneath it that unmistakable Canon signature… cool, wet limestone and a fine line of salinity that carries the long finish. The tannins are silken, the acidity maintains its brightness, and it drinks beautifully now with an hour of air while promising to reward another two decades in the cellar. The critics found the same thing we did – with piles of adoration from all the big names – and we’re just dumbfounded to get to offer you this gem for under $100 (other folks are charging around $260). Free shipping on two or more… which still keeps you WELL under typical retail pricing. Yep, you know what to do!

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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