Château Canon 2015

Château Canon 2015 is a benchmark Saint-Émilion from one of Bordeaux’s most cherished limestone plateaus. Crafted from 72% Merlot and 28% Cabernet Franc, it marries luxurious fruit depth with classic Right Bank structure and poise. Aged 18 months in 70% new and 30% one-year-old French oak, this is a modern yet firmly terroir-driven expression with a long life ahead of it.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Château Canon 2015 shows a deep, opaque garnet hue with a vibrant, almost inky core and a slightly brighter rim that hints at its youth. The nose is generous and layered: blackberry jam, black cherry compote and rich fruitcake unfold first, followed by mocha, plum preserves and notes of licorice, black olive and exotic Indian spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied and opulent, packed with ripe, concentrated dried berry flavors and dark stone fruits that are framed by fine but firm, slightly chewy tannins. The texture is dense and mouth-coating, yet there is just enough freshness (pH 3.78) to keep the wine lifted and balanced. Complex layers of black fruit, spice, cocoa and savory tones build towards a long, flavorful finish. While already impressive, the structure suggests significant aging potential: allow another 2–3 years for the tannins to further integrate, and enjoy it over the next 20–25+ years.

Production
Château Canon sits on the famed limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion, where thin clay topsoils over solid limestone give naturally low yields and exceptional concentration, as well as a signature mineral backbone and freshness. The 2015 blend is 72% Merlot and 28% Cabernet Franc, typically harvested by hand in small parcels to ensure precise picking at optimal ripeness. After careful sorting, the grapes are vinified parcel by parcel, allowing each plot’s character to be preserved before blending. The wine is then matured for 18 months in French oak barrels, 70% new and 30% one-year-old, a regime that lends polish, complexity and structure without overwhelming the purity of the fruit.

Food & Serving
This is a richly structured Saint-Émilion that shines alongside equally refined, flavorful dishes: think roast lamb with rosemary and garlic, beef ribeye or côte de boeuf, duck breast with a dark cherry or plum sauce, or slow-braised short ribs. It also pairs beautifully with truffle-infused dishes, wild mushrooms, game birds and hard or semi-firm cheeses like Comté, aged Gouda or mature Tomme. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F); if drinking in its youth, decant for 1–2 hours to soften the tannins and allow the aromatics to fully open. Older bottles will require gentler, shorter decanting primarily to separate any sediment.

Producer
Château Canon is one of the historic jewels of Saint-Émilion, classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé B and renowned for its prime position on the appellation’s limestone plateau just outside the medieval village. Its origins date back to the 18th century, and over time it has built a reputation for refined, age-worthy wines that epitomize Right Bank elegance and finesse. Under modern stewardship and significant investment in vineyard and cellar, Château Canon has reasserted itself as a reference estate in Bordeaux, with recent vintages—including 2015—widely praised by critics for their balance, depth and longevity.

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