Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Canon
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.8%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 75%, Cabernet Franc 25%
Method:
 
Hand-harvested, fermented in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats, aged ~18-20 months in approximately 70% new oak barrels.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated black cherry, plum and blackberry with floral notes, cocoa, crushed chalk, spice and cedar. Full-bodied, dense and layered with plush texture, ripe velvety tannins and long mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast leg of lamb, beef ribeye, duck confit, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ short ribs, char siu, braised beef with shiitake.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Canon (Premier Grand Cru Classé B) on the Saint-Émilion plateau; modernized after Chanel acquisition (1996) with focus on low yields and quality.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Aggregated scores: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 92-94 / 96+, James Suckling 95-96, Jeb Dunnuck 96, Wine Enthusiast 95, Wine Spectator 93, Vinous 92. Classified Premier Grand Cru Classé B (Saint-Émilion)