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%
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.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
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.
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.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 99-100; James Suckling 99; Vinous/Antonio Galloni 99; Jeb Dunnuck 97-100; Neal Martin (Vinous) 96-98