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Canon 2008
HED10855
75 cl
14%
£120.00
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The 2008 Canon is a medium-bodied St-Émilion wine from the challenging 2008 vintage. It presents a deep plum hue, reflecting its significant concentration. This vintage reveals tightly-knit tannins and a notable minerality. Aromas of dark fruits such as blackberry and plum emerge gradually as the wine opens up. Its medium body is met with a structured mouthfeel, hinting at its potential for longevity. Château Canon is an historic estate in Saint-Émilion that has been producing wine since 1760.
91 Vinous
The 2008 Canon has a simple bouquet compared to the riveting 2015 that I tasted alongside at the property, however, you cannot begrudge this Saint Émilion that offers attractive black fruit, a pinch of pepper, iodine and spice. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, red and black fruit mixed with baking powder and a slight savoriness that comes through on the finish. Impressive length here: a fine if maybe slightly uncouth Canon that probably needs another year in bottle. (Tasted at the château and at BI Wine & Spirit’s annual vertical tasting.)Neal Martin1st February 2018
16 Jancis Robinson
Thick and sweet and bloody but a tiny bit awkward. (JR)
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