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Canon 2004
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
This Canon has not quite lived up to my expectations out of barrel although it remains a commendable Saint Emilion. It has a very perfumed nose vis-a-vis other Saint Emilion 2004s with wild strawberry, raspberry and cranberry with good definition and well integrated oak (judicious as always.) The palate has a touch of green pepper on the entry but nothing to get too worried about. It still has the savoury edge, a little more irony than I recall with a tight tannic finish that suggests a short vacation, say 3-4 years in you cellar, would be most appreciated. Drink 2013-2020. Tasted November 2008.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
A very ripe raspberry, wild strawberry nose, becoming more plummy with aeration. The palate is quite concentrated with toasty, slightly savory fruits. Supple and lithe with an irony finish. Very fine. Tasted April 2005.
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
This classic, austere, dark ruby/purple-tinged 2004 reveals notes of crushed rocks, black cherries, and blueberries, medium body, a firm structure, and a moderately long finish. The antithesis of a hedonistic Bordeaux, it offers striking minerality and noteworthy character. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019.
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Earthy, mineral-like nuances intermixed with cranberry and cherry notes are present in this medium-bodied, superficial, but complex, charming St.-Emilion. While lacking power and richness, it offers complex aromatics and flavors in a mid-weight, delicate format. Drink it over the next 10-12 years.
About the Producer
Château Canon is a Premier Grand Cru Classé château in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux. It owns pockets of vineyards close to Saint-Émilion town, with a large core parcel right on the very edge. This parcel is almost completely walled in and is traditionally hand-harvested and ploughed by horses. It is planted entirely with Merlot. This is regularly used in the Château Canon grand vin, along with a smaller proportion of Cabernet Franc from the estate's various other vineyards. More than 60 percent of Canon's vineyards are planted to Merlot. Most of the rest is Cabernet Franc, although a small portion of Cabernet Sauvignon survived the cull in the late '90s. The grapes are blended carefully to get the most from each: Merlot brings smoothness, finesse and intense fruit aromas; while Cabernet Franc brings structure and extra ability to age. The Château also makes the Croix Canon wine from an 11-hectare (27-acre) vineyard that borders the Canon estate. Buyers should be aware of the high number of wines from the Right Bank whose names include the word "Canon". This includes two distinct wines named Château Canon from Canon-Fronsac, one of which has a very similar label to this more famous wine.
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Package Size
1 x 5L6 x 1.5L
