Château Canon

St Emilion 2019

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  Vintage 2019
  97 points

Blackberries, blueberries and dark chocolate with bark, mushrooms and chalk. Lavender, too. Full-bodied with firm tannins that are polished and velvety. White pepper, gesso and crushed stone. It’s full-bodied and layered with tightness and focus and a long finish. It’s solid and stalwart, as usual. Reminds me of the very special 1955. One for the cellar. Give this until 2026 to see what it really has.

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  Vintage 2019
  98 points

The 2019 Canon is a blend of 74% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple, it offers subtle suggestions of redcurrants, Morello cherries, and fresh blackberries to begin, giving way to nuances of candied violets, star anise, wild sage, and cast-iron pan with a touch of wood smoke. Full-bodied, the palate delivers dense layers of black, blue, and red berries intertwined with earth and mineral accents, framed by firm yet velvety tannins and amazing tension, finishing with fantastic persistence.