Chateau Canon
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CROIX CANON BY CHATEAU CANON 2018
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Second wine of the highly regarded Château Canon. The grapes for this wine are specifically from a 11 hectare site, formerly Château Matras Grand Cru Classé and sandwiched between Château Canon and Château Angelus, made up of alluvium and erosion of the limestone plateau. No berry from the Canon terroir was downgraded to enter the composition of Croix Canon – it’s it’s own terrior.
Vinified using the same techniques as the 1st wine however the wine is made at La Chapelle de Mazerat, a 12th century building constructed at the request of Alienor d’Aquitaine right in the heart of these vineyards, renovated in 2015.
65% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc. Separate vinification by parcel in conical shaped stainless steel vats. 18 months aging in barrel, 38% new.
“A creamy and pretty red with lots of dried flowers and spices with fresh fruit. Minerals, too. Medium to full-bodied. Chalky” – 92-93 Points – James Suckling
CROIX CANON BY CHATEAU CANON 2016
Bottle shot
Second wine of the highly regarded Château Canon. The grapes for this wine are specifically from a 11 hectare site, formerly Château Matras Grand Cru Classé and sandwiched between Château Canon and Château Angelus, made up of alluvium and erosion of the limestone plateau. No berry from the Canon terroir was downgraded to enter the composition of Croix Canon – it’s it’s own terrior.
Vinified using the same techniques as the 1st wine however the wine is made at La Chapelle de Mazerat, a 12th century building constructed at the request of Alienor d’Aquitaine right in the heart of these vineyards, renovated in 2015.
76% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc. Separate vinification by parcel in conical shaped stainless steel vats. 18 months aging in barrel, 25% new.
“A juicy richness to the fruit with dark-berry and sliced-mushroom character on the nose and palate. Full body, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Very structured. Try from 2023” – 93 Points – James Suckling
CHATEAU CANON ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE B 2018
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72% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc. Separate vinification by conical shaped stainless steel vats with a double walled system for temperature control. Malolactic fermentation is 1/3 in new barrels and 2/3 in stainless steel vats. months with 52% new barrels.
“This is a dense and focused Canon with beautiful blackberry, almond and hazelnut character. Vivid and lifted. It’s compact and complete with tannins that melt into the center palate and then build at the end. Full bodied yet reserved and driven. A superb and focused wine. Classy all the way. New 1955?” – 98-99 Points – James Suckling
CHATEAU CANON ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE B 2017
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77% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc. Separate vinification by conical shaped stainless steel vats with a double walled system for temperature control. Malolactic fermentation is 1/3 in new barrels and 2/3 in stainless steel vats. Aging in barrel from 18 to 20 months, 56% new.
“Extremely perfumed with blackcurrants, flowers, gunmetal, gunpowder and blackberries. Full-bodied, tight and reserved. The tannins are so tightly knit and just run through the center. Needs at least three or four years to open. A blend of 77% merlot and 23% cabernet franc. Better after 2023” – 95 Points – James Suckling
CHATEAU CANON ST EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE B 2010
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75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc. Separate vinification by conical shaped stainless steel vats with a double walled system for temperature control. Malolactic fermentation is 1/3 in new barrels and 2/3 in stainless steel vats. Aging in barrel from 18 to 20 months, 60% new.
“Wonderful nose with strawberries, cherry blossom, and vanilla. The red opens up with blueberries, milk chocolate and sweet licorice. Full and juicy on palate with pure dark fruit and velvety tannins. So nicely layered texture and long in the finish with red fruit and crushed chalk. The texture is superb. Drink from 2018” – 96 Points – James Suckling