Château Canon 2016 (magnum, 1.5 l)

Château Canon 2016 — Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Magnum

This Château Canon 2016 in magnum embodies one of the finest contemporary achievements of this historic Saint-Émilion estate. In a vintage of remarkable precision, Canon delivers a wine that is deep, floral, mineral and exceptionally refined in its tannic structure, shaped by the natural balance of the limestone plateau.

The blend of 74% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc gives a Saint-Émilion of great refinement, less demonstrative than some more opulent vintages, yet remarkable for its purity, energy and depth. The magnum 1.5 L format encourages slower, more harmonious evolution, making it ideal for preserving freshness, aromatic depth and long-term ageing potential.

Terroir: the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion

Château Canon draws its identity from the great limestone terroirs of Saint-Émilion. This foundation gives the wine its tension, salinity, verticality and mineral freshness, all of which define the finest expressions of Canon. Merlot brings flesh, black cherry, plum and velvety texture, while Cabernet Franc reinforces floral lift, precision and length.

The 2016 vintage stands out for its exceptional balance between ripeness, freshness and structure. Ageing for 18 months with 65% new oak barrels supports the wine’s substance without dominating it, allowing the purity of the fruit, floral notes, limestone frame and fine tannins to fully express themselves.

Tasting notes

Expression of the 2016 vintage and the value of magnum

The 2016 vintage gives Canon a particularly accomplished expression: pure fruit, freshness, depth, chiselled tannins and great limestone length. In magnum, the wine evolves more slowly than in a standard bottle, enhancing its appeal for cellaring and collection. It can already be approached after long aeration, but its full potential will unfold gradually, with notes of truffle, cedar, tobacco, dried violet, cocoa, graphite and preserved dark fruits.