Chateau Canon Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2008 750ml

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Name: Chateau Canon Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2008 750ml
Brand: Chateau Canon
SKU: 1051906
Price: 184.53 USD
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Rating: 92.1 (7 reviews)

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Beautifully concentrated, rich and textured, with just a hint of maturity, the 2008 Château Canon offers classic notes of black cherry, mineral, truffle, spice, and scorched earth. Deep, rich, medium to full-bodied, and classic in style, with solid balance, it needs another 2-4 years to hit prime time but will keep for another two decades.

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Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Saint Emilion

Size: 750ml
Color: Red

SKU: 1051906 Categories: Pre-arrival, Right Bank Bordeaux

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Varietal Red Bordeaux

There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act â€“ the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.

Country France

France, often regarded as the heart of the wine world, boasts a rich history, diverse terroirs, and a captivating variety of grape varietals. From the renowned vineyards of Bordeaux to the picturesque landscapes of Burgundy, France offers a wine lover’s dream journey. Whether you’re new to the world of wine or a seasoned enthusiast looking […]

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Region Bordeaux

Bordeaux: The Pinnacle of Terroir Expression In the illustrious realm of wine, Bordeaux stands as a beacon of excellence, where history, tradition, and terroir converge to create some of the world’s most iconic wines. Bordeaux’s rich mosaic of vineyards is characterized by the left bank, right bank, and the sweet symphony of Sauternes. Each of […]

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Appellation Saint Emilion

The beautiful sub-region of Saint Emilion in France's legendary Bordeaux region is regarded as the home of many of the world's finest red wines. The blending techniques employed in Saint Emilion have been passed down for generations, and aim to express the very finest flavors of the grape varietals used, most commonly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The climatic conditions in Saint Emilion are perfect for growing many of the Bordeaux grapes, and high yields of exceptional quality are commonplace. Fed by the mighty Gironde river and benefiting from superb clay and gravel based soils, Saint Emilion produces millions of bottles of high quality blended and unblended red wines each year, and continues to be a firm favorite of wine experts and the general public alike.

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JD 94pts

Jeb Dunnuck

JS 93pts

James Suckling

A tight and firm Canon with blueberry, chalk and cedar aromas. Full to medium body, firm and racy. A salty undertone in the aftertaste. Better in 2019 but already fascinating.

TWI 93pts

The Wine Independent

The 2008 Canon is deep garnet-brick in color. Notes of baked plums, stewed black and red cherries, and smoked meats all jump from the glass, followed by hints of garrigue, spice cake, and underbrush. The medium to full-bodied palate is mature and drinking deliciously now, with pleasantly chewy tannins and plenty of spice-laced black fruit preserves flavors on offer, finishing on a lingering mineral note.

WE 92pts

Wine Enthusiast

Solid and chunky, with firm tannins over the ripe black berry fruit. With its plentiful acidity and powerful tannins, this is going to be a long-term wine.

DC 92pts

Decanter

Although it's not quite at the heights of Canon today, this is still clearly a gorgeous, silken-textured, focussed, well-structured wine. The limestone is apparent, but it's not quite as smooth around the edges as you find in more recent vintages, so here we have salinity with a touch of austerity to the tannins. An intake of breath on the final furlong gives way to a gorgeous breath of freshly picked mint leaf. It's beautiful but takes its time to get going. Subtly juicy, well-defined berry fruits are seasoned with a dash of white pepper. Drinking Window 2018 - 2035.

VM 91pts

Vinous Media

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.)

WA 90pts

Wine Advocate

Although reserved and shut down following bottling, the 2008 exhibits a dense plum/ruby/purple color, abundant tannin, an unmistakable minerality and a long finish despite its structured, backward, medium-bodied mouthfeel. Sweet blue and black fruits have to be coaxed from the glass. Cellar it for 5-7 years and enjoy it over the following 20-25.

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Chateau Canon Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2008 750ml Case of 12

Winery Chateau Canon

Varietal Red Bordeaux

Country France

Region Bordeaux

Appellation Saint Emilion

Jeb Dunnuck

James Suckling

The Wine Independent

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Decanter

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