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Canon 2008

750 ml Merlot, Cabernet Franc Bordeaux, France 2008

Canon 2008 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Saint-Émilion, France), in the juicy, fruity reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, charcuterie. Cheapest offer £120.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
body
3 / 5
medium
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior · merchant: medium-bodied
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Juicy, fruity reds
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Colour
Red
inferred from Saint-Émilion
Origin
Saint-Émilion · Bordeaux · France
inferred from Saint-Émilion
Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
inferred from Saint-Émilion
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Occasions
midweek · bbq · pizza night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Merlot
Typical aromas: plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
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Merchant's description

The 2008 Canon is a medium-bodied St-Émilion wine from the challenging 2008 vintage. It presents a deep plum hue, reflecting its significant concentration. This vintage reveals tightly-knit tannins and a notable minerality. Aromas of dark fruits such as blackberry and plum emerge gradually as the wine opens up. Its medium body is met with a structured mouthfeel, hinting at its potential for longevity. Château Canon is an historic estate in Saint-Émilion that has been producing wine since 1760.

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