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Canon 2007

St Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé B

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Tasting Notes

The 2007 Canon has a light and pleasant but, I have to say, slightly weedy bouquet that is simply missing the intensity of either Troplong-Mondot or Canon-la-Gaffelière. The palate is medium-bodied with soft tannin on the entry, game and leather infusing the dark berry fruit with a healthy pinch of white pepper on the finish. It's actually one of the better bottles that I have tasted, although Nicolas Audebert is producing far superior wines nowadays. Tasted February 2017.

Score: 88

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2017-2025 30 June 2017

This exhibits sliced plum, chocolate and toffee notes. Medium-bodied, with a light plum fruit character and a medium, silky finish. Slightly one-dimensional at this stage, but harmonious. Best after 2012.

Score: 88

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 30 April 2010

A very pretty wine, with blackberry, chocolate and light vanilla. Medium body, good ripe fruit and a balanced finish. All there and in harmony for the year.

Score: 87 - 90

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2008

The strongest effort from Canon since 1982 and before 2009, the 2007 (75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc) exhibits a dark ruby/purple color along with a beautiful bouquet of crushed rocks, boysenberries, blueberries, black raspberries, and licorice. The soft tannins, classic feel and texture, and medium to full-bodied, lengthy finish with no hard edges make for an enjoyable, potentially complex wine to drink over the next 15 years.

Score: 90

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2010-2025 30 April 2010

Minerals and a strong Cabernet Franc nose. Attractive aromatics and a bit more beef on the palate than some of its peers. Quite complete and confident with a beginning, middle and end, even if the fruit tastes as though it was picked pretty late. Perhaps not quite enough refreshment factor - almost some heat on the finish! Very unusual for 2007…

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2011-2016 10 April 2008

Natural berry fruit aromas. Medium weight. Supple on attack with mid-palate sweetness and supple texture. Has freshness on the finish. Lacks some intensity but a fine, harmonious wine. Drink 2012-2020.

Score: 16

Decanter, - Maturity: 2012-2020 08 April 2008

Deep colour. Scented nose of pure berry fruit, earth and some pepperiness. Soft with moderate intensity of morello cherry and plum, vanilla cream and light spice. Balanced and clean.

Score: 89 - 91

Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2008