CHATEAU CANON 1er Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion 2018 Bottle

Description

The 2018 Château Canon has garnered exceptional acclaim, receiving 98 points from James Suckling for its remarkable blend of blackberries, tar, and dark chocolate, highlighted by creamy tannins and a caressing finish. Vinous echoed this with 98 points, praising its explosive tension and vibrant character, capturing the essence of Saint-Émilion's limestone plateau. The Wine Advocate rated it 97+ points, noting its deep garnet-purple colour and complex aromas of candied violets, preserved plums, and black cherry compote, supported by juicy fruit and plush tannins. Wine Enthusiast awarded it 96 points for its firm structure and powerful black fruit flavours. Jancis Robinson also contributed with 18 points, appreciating its balance and freshness, underscoring its excellent aging potential. This vintage exemplifies the mastery of the estate.

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JAMES SUCKLING 98 points
Blackberries and tar with wet-earth and dark-bark aromas. Dark-chocolate and brownie notes, too. It’s full-bodied with creamy tannins and a round, caressing finish. Lovely focus and intensity, though dense and layered. Extremely creamy and polished. Really precise and bespoke. It already opens beautifully on the palate. Drink after 2025.

VINOUS 98 points
The 2018 Canon is every bit as magnificent from bottle as it was from barrel. Maybe more so. Vertical and explosive in the glass, Canon sizzles with tension and vibrancy. Readers will find a majestic, soaring Grand Cru Classé that captures all the magic of Saint-Émilion's limestone plateau. Canon exudes mind-blowing precision and deliciousness. It is another magnificent effort from Technical Director Nicolas Audebert and his team. - Antonio Galloni

THE WINE ADVOCATE 97+ points
Reviewed by: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Drink Date: 2025 - 2052
A blend of 72% Merlot and 28% Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Canon has a pH of 3.69 and 14% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple in color, it tumbles effortlessly out of the glass with a gorgeous perfume of candied violets, preserved plums, black cherry compote and Ceylon tea with hints of kirsch, powdered cinnamon, chocolate box and fertile loam. The medium to full-bodied palate is packed with juicy black fruit layers, supported by plush, oh-so-soft tannins and well-knit freshness, finishing long and fragrant.

WINE ENTHUSIAST 96 points
This estate owned by the Chanel luxury group continues its winning streak with this latest release. Dark and firm at this stage but with obviously powerful, rich black fruits, the wine is destined for a long aging. Tannins and structure pour through dense blackberry and damson flavors, leaving room for a succulent aftertaste. Drink from 2026. — Roger Voss

JANCIS ROBINSON 18 points
Tasted blind. Quite pale; quite a simple colour. Tea-leaf aroma. Not that concentrated but nicely balanced. Very fresh – as though it’s trying to play that card! Canon? Lots on the finish. (JR)