Parker about Château Canon 2005
Tasted at the Château Canon vertical, the 2005 Canon is evolving into a quite gorgeous Saint Emilion. One can still discern those brown spices infiltrating the ripe red and black fruit. There is fine minerality here, great focus, perhaps just a hint of dried blood that develops with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, ripe tannin. It is a very complex Saint Emilion with immense purity and style, a wine that you have to keep coming back to in order to understand. It's at that pivotal stage between primary and secondary notes, the red and black fruit being overtaken by cedar, morels and a touch of game. It gently lifts and fans out to a quite captivating finish. Dare I say that the 2005 Canon is the pick of the three over 2009 and 2010? There...I've said it...it is a quite brilliant wine.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Saint Emilion |
Rebsorten | Merlot 70%, Cabernet Franc 30% |
Alkoholgehalt | 14.00% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Château Canon, lieu dit Saint Martin, Route Du Milieu, 33330 Saint-Émilion, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2018 - 2040 |
Parker Punkte | 95 |
Jahrgang | 2005 |
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Château Canon 2005

Château Canon 2005 is a wine of exceptional quality that captivatingly captures the finesse of its terroir in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, with the excellence of the vintage.
On the nose, an opulent bouquet unfolds with a variety of aromas. Aromas of ripe dark fruits such as cassis, black cherries, and blackberries are accompanied by subtle notes of vanilla, cedarwood, and a hint of spice. These aromas are complex and intense, testifying to the opulent fruitiness of the vintage.
On the palate, Château Canon 2005 presents itself with impressive richness and structure. The tannins are ripe and supple, resulting in an elegant texture. The fruit flavors are generous and luscious, accompanied by a refreshing acidity that brings vibrancy to the wine. Nuances of dark chocolate, spice, and a hint of tobacco add complexity and further refinement.
The finish is long and majestic, with remarkable persistence. Château Canon 2005 is a wine of timeless elegance and class, expressing the best of the vintage and terroir, promising an unforgettable drinking experience.