4/5

fruit

5/5

body

3/5

acidity

4/5

tannin

0/5

sweetness

Canon (Saint Emilion)

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Various vintages

Saint Emilion, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France

Red

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

Drink Now/Cellar

1er Grand Cru Classe B

VN 92 WA 96+

An abundance of red and dark fruits lies behind an almost mineral attack. Its intensity comes through in powerful, vegetal notes, such as rhubarb. This characterful wine is dense and taut on the palate.

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meat:
Beef, Game, Sausages

cheese:
Blue cheese, Goat cheese

Reviewer: Antonio Galloni

The 2010 Château Canon is interesting to revisit today, especially considering the vintages that have come after it, some of which will take their place among the greatest ever made here. Somber in breeding, the 2010 shows more darkness and ripeness than the wines of today, with a stronger oak imprint, all of which serve to blur some of the definition that is such a Canon signature. From time to time, some of the finesse of Canon emerges, as do some characteristic Cabernet Franc inflections, yet the 2010 feels a bit imprisoned by the style of the era in which it was made. The bouquet and overall profile suggest that the 2010 has arrived at an early plateau of maturity. I imagine it will develop for many years to come, but I also don’t see meaningful improvement in the cards.

4/5

fruit

5/5

body

3/5

acidity

4/5

tannin

0/5

sweetness

Saint Emilion, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France

Red

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

Drink Now/Cellar

1er Grand Cru Classe B

Blackcurrant leaf / Chocolate / Mint / Powerful / Toasty

meat:
Beef, Game, Sausages

cheese:
Blue cheese, Goat cheese

Reviewer: Antonio Galloni

The 2010 Château Canon is interesting to revisit today, especially considering the vintages that have come after it, some of which will take their place among the greatest ever made here. Somber in breeding, the 2010 shows more darkness and ripeness than the wines of today, with a stronger oak imprint, all of which serve to blur some of the definition that is such a Canon signature. From time to time, some of the finesse of Canon emerges, as do some characteristic Cabernet Franc inflections, yet the 2010 feels a bit imprisoned by the style of the era in which it was made. The bouquet and overall profile suggest that the 2010 has arrived at an early plateau of maturity. I imagine it will develop for many years to come, but I also don’t see meaningful improvement in the cards.

Canon (Saint Emilion)

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