Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Canon
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Method:
 
Hand-harvested, vinified by parcel in temperature-controlled vats with extended maceration; aged ~18 months in French oak (about 50% new) with careful élevage to preserve freshness and minerality.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated yet airy red: Morello cherry, raspberry, wild blueberry, rose petal, white pepper and exotic spices, underpinned by chalky limestone minerality and saline lift. Polished, precise tannins, vibrant acidity and a very long, mouthwatering finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, ribeye/côte de boeuf, duck breast, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, braised beef rendang, soy-braised short ribs or shiitake mushroom dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Canon (Wertheimer/Chanel ownership since 1996) farms ~34 ha on the Saint-Émilion limestone plateau; noted for precision Merlot/Cabernet Franc blends and recent investments in vineyard renewal and organic practices.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Key scores: Vinous 100 (Antonio Galloni); Wine Advocate 100 (William Kelley/Lisa Perrotti-Brown commentary); Decanter 99 (Jane Anson); James Suckling 97-99; Jeb Dunnuck 96-98