| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Canon |
| Label Name: | St Emilion Gcc |
| Vintage: | 2022 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux) |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 14.5% |
| Grape(s): | Merlot 75%, Cabernet Franc 25% |
| Acidity: | 4 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 4 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 99-100; James Suckling 99; Vinous/Antonio Galloni 99; Jeb Dunnuck 97-100; Neal Martin (Vinous) 96-98
Tasting Note
Perfumed red and black fruits, violet and spring flowers, with chalky/mineral graphite and truffle notes. Silky texture, refined tannins, vibrant acidity and a long saline, citrus-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef tournedo, duck confit, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, Korean grilled short ribs (galbi), char siu pork, braised miso beef or shiitake-based dishes.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, plot-based vinification in temperature-controlled stainless vats; gravity-fed cellar work. Aged 16–18 months in French oak (approx. 30–50% new), including large foudres.
Vineyard Info
Premier Grand Cru Classé (B) on Saint-Émilion's limestone plateau. Owned by the Wertheimer/Chanel group since 1996; managed by Nicolas Audebert; known for precision, limestone-driven elegance and recent vineyard investments.
Canon St Emilion Gcc 2022
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