Château Canon, a Premier Grand Cru Classé B estate situated on Saint-Émilion's revered limestone plateau, presents its 2017 vintage. This unique geological foundation, rich in asteriated limestone, is fundamental to the estate's distinctive style, imparting a profound minerality and freshness to its wines.
The 2017 growing season, while challenging for many Bordeaux properties due to spring frosts, saw Canon's elevated vineyards largely spared, allowing for a successful maturation. The blend, predominantly Merlot complemented by Cabernet Franc, is meticulously crafted to express the purity of its terroir. Ageing typically occurs in a judicious proportion of new and seasoned French oak, fostering complexity and structure without overshadowing the fruit's inherent elegance.
This vintage exemplifies Canon's commitment to precision and balance, offering a refined expression of Saint-Émilion that is both approachable in its youth and possesses considerable cellaring potential.
Tasting notes
The 2017 Château Canon reveals an aromatic profile of vibrant red fruits—cranberry, redcurrant—intertwined with delicate floral notes of violet and a subtle graphite minerality. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and remarkably fresh, driven by a bright acidity characteristic of its limestone origins. Fine-grained tannins provide a silky texture and elegant structure, leading to a persistent finish marked by purity of fruit and a saline nuance. A wine of poise and understated power, reflecting its distinguished terroir.