Château Canon 2024

Medium-intensity ruby; delicate, chalk-tinged nose with sour cherries, blackcurrants, floral tea; on the palate, fruity on entry, medium-bodied, powdery tannins that wrap around the sweet, juicy fruit, joined by a racy acidity that adds structure; all elements in excellent balance; a finish of very good length with plenty of salinity. A refined Canon, less dense than in the very great vintages, will be enjoyable early and age beautifully.

Beautiful fragrance on the nose, really alive and forward, roses, purple flowers and red berry fruit. Lifted and intense with a real push of cherry and strawberry fruit. So clean, pure, lively and tangy, the acidity and fruit is really at the fore here. Tannins are almost subtle, gently giving frame while the minerality adds an extra layer of complexity on the finish. I love this because it’s playful, really not serious, harmonious and full of flavour. Juicy, alive and mouthwatering. Such a great wine and one where you really can't taste the difficulties of the year in the glass. Crystalline and pure, elegant and super charming. Ageing 49% new oak barrels, 6% foudres for 16 to 18 months. 3.35pH. A yield of 45hl/ha.

Soft, polished, fresh, floral, and silky, the wine is sweet with a classic, elegant style. You find depth, purity, and refinement in its character, which comes from a wealth of raspberries, red plums, strawberries, and cherries. There is vibrancy and length, and as I mentioned earlier, most importantly, what makes this exceptional is the purity of the fruits in the fresh, mineral-driven finish, which is quite an accomplishment for the vintage. The wine blends 78% Merlot with 22% Cabernet Franc. 13.5% ABV. Harvesting took place on September 19 and October 9. Drink from 2029-2050. 94-96 Pts. 94-96 Pts