Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Canon |
Label Name: | St Emilion Gcc (event) |
Vintage: | 2016 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14% |
Grape(s): | Merlot 74%, Cabernet Franc 26% |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 97-99; Vinous 94; James Suckling 97; Decanter 97; Jeb Dunnuck 96; Wine Spectator 95
Tasting Note
Perfumed black cherry, blueberry and violet aromas with dark chocolate and spice; silky, fine-grained tannins, lively minerality and an exceptionally long, energetic finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, lamb, game, duck with foie gras, mature cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef teriyaki, Korean BBQ, Sichuan-style braised beef.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, plot vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats; matured ~18 months in French oak (≈65-70% new).
Vineyard Info
Historic Premier Grand Cru Classé (B) estate on Saint-Émilion's limestone plateau; owned by the Wertheimer (Chanel) family; renowned for ageworthy, terroir-driven wines.