Winery |
Chateau Canon 2012 1er GCC-B |
Vintage |
2012 |
Region |
Bordeaux |
Grape |
Merlot & Blends |
Style |
Red Wine |
Sweetness |
Dry |
Body |
Medium |
Tasting note |
The 2012 is the first truly profound Canon under the administration of the Wertheimers, the family that owns the famous haute couture house of Chanel. Improvement has been noticeable for a number of years, but this wine is remarkable, particularly in view of a more challenging vintage. The color is a healthy dark ruby/purple, and the wine offers up great minerality along with floral, black-fruited characteristics. What’s not a surprise are the nobility, elegance and finesse of this wine (70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc) married with serious richness and intensity. Give it another 5-6 years and drink it over the following 20-25 years. Drink 2020-2045. By Robert Parker, Apr 2015 |
Rating |
RP92+ / JS92-93 |
ABV |
14% |
Size |
750ml |