Château Canon 2020 is a top-tier red wine from Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France, classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé B. This vintage received perfect 100-point scores from numerous leading international wine critics (including Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and Vinous), and is widely recognized as one of the estate's masterpieces from the post-war period, perfectly showcasing its signature limestone terroir.
Wine Profile
- Region: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (1er Grand Cru Classé B), Bordeaux, France.
- Grape blend: 68% Merlot and 32% Cabernet Franc.
- Alcohol content: 14.5%.
- Aging process: Aged for 18 to 20 months in French oak barrels, including 50% new oak.
- Winehouse background: Currently owned and managed by the luxury brand Chanel (Chanel Group).
Tasting Note
- Aroma Profile: The wine presents a deep purplish-red color. It boasts intense aromas of ripe fruit, including black cherry, raspberry, wild blueberry, and red currant, interwoven with complex layers of violet, iris, cinnamon, cedar, and earth.
- Palmistry and Structure: The wine is medium to full-bodied. Its most prominent characteristics are its exceptionally pure, silky texture and explosive vibrancy. The limestone soil imparts fine, chalky tannins and a pronounced salinity, culminating in a long finish with balanced acidity.
Drinking and Collection Recommendations
- Drinking Window: 2030 – 2060. This wine has excellent aging potential, and critics generally note that it requires more patience to cellar mature than the 2019 vintage.
- Food Pairing: Excellent with fine steaks (such as filet mignon), roasted lamb chops, aged cheeses, and game.
