| Winery | |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Type | |
| Varietal | |
| Vineyard Size | |
| Soil | |
| Vineyard Orientation | |
| Average Age of Vines | |
| Farming Practice | |
| Maturation | Aged for an average of 18 months in 50% to 60% new, French oak barrels |
| Vintage |
A wine with balance and freshness with an orange peel and blueberry character. Medium to full body, with firm tannins and clean, bright finish. Merlot 70% and 30% Cabernet Franc. This has a little more Cabernet Franc than in past recent vintages.
96pts James Suckling– 2011 vintage
Wonderful nose with strawberries, cherry blossom, and vanilla. The red opens up with blueberries, milk chocolate and sweet licorice. Full and juicy on palate with pure dark fruit and velvety tannins. So nicely layered texture and long in the finish with red fruit and crushed chalk. The texture is superb.
95pts Wine Enthusiast – 2011 vintage
A firm and tannic wine, it has the weight to support its tannins. It’s balanced, solid and dense, with a powerful shot of black fruits.
93pts Wine Advocate– 2011 vintage
The 2011 Canon is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. It is undoubtedly one of the stars of the vintage, certainly one of the strongest offerings from Saint Emilion. The nose is bright, animated and playful with copious red cherries, fresh strawberry and dark plum aromas bursting from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, backward compared to more extrovert Saint Emilions such as La Mondotte—a tensile, poised Saint Emilion that is destined to last longer than its peers. Classic in style, endearing and mineral-driven, this is a superb wine from the estate. This is a supreme success courtesy of former winemaker, John Kolasa. Tasted May 2015.