2018 Château Canon

Community Tasting Notes (39) Avg Score: 95.5 points

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  3/26/2024 - Collector1855 wrote: 91 Points

  Canon vs. Duffau-Lagarrosse 2009-2020 tasted blind (Fribourg): Dark garnet. Deep, dark ripe fruit, very dark, very ripe but no hits of overripeness but way too massive for my taste. They have not overdone this as mauch as the Duffau but could not escape the vintage either. Too much of a fruit bomb for my liking.

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  1/7/2024 - csimm wrote: 94 Points

  There is a polish here that immediately adds to the textural profile of this Canon. Somewhat plush, but not so much that it makes for too fruity or flabby of a delivery, the 2018 is similar stylistically to other St. Emilion siblings in this vintage. Approachable and fun, albeit still primary and direct, the core berry fruit sways into the modern field but makes sure to keep a solid foot in some older school attributes. I could have done with a hair more intensity and tannic structure, but its cut and acidic spine are enough to counter the ripe and contoured fruit. 4-5 years on its side will do it well.
  
  I wouldn't call this a blockbuster Canon, but it's certainly a solid performer at a price point that isn't instantly nauseating. I think the 2016 has a little more going for it, but will take a smidge longer to come around. The 2018 seems (emphasis on 'seems') like it won't shut down too hard at any given moment, but a few years in the cellar will give a clearer picture down the road. For now, it's not a complete waste of time to drink now, but some short term patience will be rewarded. 93-94+ points.

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  10/21/2023 - Kim Gerner wrote: 91 Points

  40th anniversary tasting (L'Esprit du Vin - Axelborg): My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
  
  This wine: Rating based on performance right now when it is way too young.

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  9/25/2023 - watcheslover Likes this wine:

  My colleagues and I organized a mini Canon vertical to redefine the scores in relation to the fabulous 2022 vintage. We cannot put 100 points everywhere. 2021 not tasted. Naturally these notes correspond to an "M" moment and are likely to vary at another moment
  
  1) 2020 100/100
  2) 2019 -2022 (sample) 98-99/100
  4) 2018-2016-2015 97-98/100
  7) 2014 94/100
  8) 2017 93/100

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  9/3/2023 - Cailles wrote: 96 Points

  Bordeaux 2018 - 5 Years On - 7 Reds: Time to check in on some top 2018s, and the initial observations were all confirmed: A) This is obviously the ripest, sweetest Bordeaux vintage in the last decade. While only one wine (Cos d'Estournel, 88pts) was overripe and overdone, two others (Calon Segur - 94pts, Grand Puy Lacoste - 91pts) are not for purists and are quite sweet - at least this young. B) Despite the ripeness, the wines are generally very balanced and harmonious, not as extracted or thick as many 2009/2010s. C) The structural frames are of high quality with ultra-fine tannins and good acid backbones. However, with so many other great vintages produced in recent years, this is not the vintage to chase - especially for purists. The group winner was the highly elegant, seductive yet aristocratic Pichon Lalande (rated 95pts), just ahead of my WOTN, the floral, perfumed, airy Canon (96pts).
  
  TN: Expressive, elegant bouquet with fine rhubarb and strawberry notes and floral aromas at the core. While the nose is good, it’s the palate that truly excites: Pure, sweet red berries en masse, rhubarb and loads of floral notes and then two more telltale highlights, the wonderful salty minerality and the almost unmatched airiness and satin-like texture. Canon just kills it in the past few years and while I’m a left bank guy, this is one of my favorite wines in all of Bordeaux. This 2018 is for sure a touch riper and sweeter than 15/16/19/20, but still so elegant and fine. 96+pts.
  
  Decanting: Quickly double decanted two hours before consumption, no extensive decanting necessary.

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