Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Canon
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 72%, Cabernet Franc 28%
Method:
 
Hand-harvested, destemmed, gentle extraction; malolactic fermentation; aged ~18 months in French oak (≈50–55% new).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated black cherry, blackberry and plum with violets, cedar, graphite and dark chocolate. Silky, plush tannins, bright freshness and a long, mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast or grilled beef, lamb, duck confit, mushroom dishes; Western: steak au poivre, beef bourguignon. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, braised beef short ribs, soy-glazed mushrooms.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Canon, Premier Grand Cru Classé (B) in Saint-Émilion. Owned by the Wertheimer/Chanel family since 1996; ~21–35 ha on limestone-clay soils; modernized vinification under Nicolas Audebert.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 98; James Suckling 98–99; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 97; Jeb Dunnuck 98; Decanter 98; Wine Spectator 95; Wine Enthusiast 96