Canon 2012
Canon 2012 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Saint-Émilion, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is noticeable. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, charcuterie. Cheapest offer £100.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontet Labrie 2019 Chateau Pontet Labrie · Bordeaux | £100.00 | |||
| Château Laroque, grand cru classé Saint-Emilion 2022 - Magnum 2022 Château Laroque · Bordeaux | £95.00 | |||
| La Conseillante Half 2020 Chateau La Conseillante · Bordeaux | £95.00 | |||
| Troplong Mondot 2020 Chateau Troplong Mondot · Bordeaux | £105.00 |
Canon 2012 is a full-bodied, Merlot-based red wine from the St-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux. Château Canon is a Premier Grand Cru Classé ‘B’ estate situated within the Saint-Émilion appellation. The property was acquired in 1996 by the famous fashion house Chanel, who completely revitalized the brand. This is their Grand Vin from the 2012 vintage, a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, aged for 18 months in 80% new French oak barrels. "Tasted from several bottles in recent months, the 2012 Canon is a stupendous wine for the vintage and if anything, it appears to be improving with each encounter. It clearly serves up more than enough volume and fruit intensity on the nose compared to the impressive 2011 Canon. it is very pure with black cherries, wild strawberry, asphalt and blood orange. This is very well defined and beautifully focused. The palate is medium-bodied, silky smooth and with that thrilling sense of frisson. There is so much vivacity wound up inside this Saint Emilion that it would not surprise me if it turns out to be one of the very best in 2012." Neal Martin, 2017