Château Canon 2006

A classic Saint-Émilion: limestone finesse, maturity and Bordeaux elegance

Terroir

Château Canon occupies one of the finest terroirs on the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion. Its limestone and clay-limestone soils produce wines known for freshness, refined texture and the mineral tension that defines the most elegant grands crus of the appellation.

The 2006 vintage now offers a classic and mature expression of Château Canon. Less opulent than the great solar vintages, it stands out for its balance, precision and harmonious evolution. Merlot brings suppleness and fruit, while Cabernet Franc adds freshness, aromatic definition and the limestone nobility of the wine.

Tasting notes

Nose:
The bouquet may reveal notes of black cherry, plum, evolved blackcurrant, dried violet, graphite, blond tobacco, cedar and gentle spices. The whole expression is fine, precise and marked by attractive tertiary complexity.

Palate & Finish:
The palate is supple, elegant and balanced, with melted tannins, lingering freshness and a texture softened by time. The finish extends over evolved dark fruit, graphite, spice and a discreet chalky touch, offering a refined and mature expression of Saint-Émilion.