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WEINWISSER: "dicht verwobenes Bouquet, zarte fleischige Nuancen, Walderdbeere, Sandelholz. Im zweiten Ansatz roter Johannisbeernektar und edle Blutorangenzeste. Am energiegeladenen Gaumen mit ungeheurer Dynamik, engmaschigem, perfekt poliertem Tanningerüst und durchtrainiertem Körper. Im konzentrierten, nicht enden wollenden Finale explodiert der Wein förmlich, rote- und blaue Beeren, gepaart mit tiefschürfender Terroirwürze. Ganz mächtiger Canon dieses Jahr, ich nenne ihn daher den „Trotanoy aus Saint-Émilion“."
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VINUM: "Mittelkräftiges Rubinrot; feinduftige, kalkig geprägte Nase, Sauerkirschen, Johannisbeeren, Blütentee; am Gaumen fruchtig im Auftakt, mittlerer Körper, pudrige Tannine, diese umhüllen die süsse, saftige Frucht, dazu kommt eine rassige Säure, die zusätzlich Struktur verleiht; alle Elemente in ausgezeichneter Balance; im Abgang von sehr guter Länge und mit viel Salinität. Ein finessenreicher Canon, der weniger dicht ist, als in den ganz grossen Jahren, wird früh Spass machen und hervorragend reifen."
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DECANTER: "Beautiful fragrance on the nose, really alive and forward, roses, purple flowers and red berry fruit. Lifted and intense with a real push of cherry and strawberry fruit. So clean, pure, lively and tangy, the acidity and fruit is really at the fore here. Tannins are almost subtle, gently giving frame while the minerality adds an extra layer of complexity on the finish. I love this because it’s playful, really not serious, harmonious and full of flavour. Juicy, alive and mouthwatering. Such a great wine and one where you really can't taste the difficulties of the year in the glass. Crystalline and pure, elegant and super charming. Ageing 49% new oak barrels, 6% foudres for 16 to 18 months. 3.35pH.A yield of 45hl/ha."
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JAMES SUCKLING: "Structured, balanced and textured, it has aromas of red berries and pine needles. It’s medium-bodied with velvety tannins. Rather seamless. Long, juicy finish with salty limestone undertones."
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ANSON: "This is a gorgeous Canon, with the austerity of limestone on full display, as you would expect in this vintage, but a creamy edge comes in through the mid palate. Clear precision, flesh pared from flesh, peony, peach pit, cherry stone, damson, blueberry, graphite, crayon, pumice, lemongrass, gunsmoke, this has tons of layers and waves of complexity, classical and balanced. 44hl/ha yield, organic certified. 3.35 pH. 49% new oak. Harvest 19 September to 9 October."
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JEB DUNNUCK: "The Grand Vin 2024 Château Canon is 78% Merlot and 22% Cabernet Franc that will spend 16-18 months in 49% new oak, with a small amount in foudre. Black raspberries, graphite, crushed stone, and violet notes all define the aromatics, and it's medium-bodied, fresh, has a vibrant, layered mouthfeel, and a great finish. It's a classic Canon with its minerality, focused, elegant mouthfeel, and outstanding length. Tasted multiple times with consistent results."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Soft, polished, fresh, floral, and silky, the wine is sweet with a classic, elegant style. You find depth, purity, and refinement in its character, which comes from a wealth of raspberries, red plums, strawberries, and cherries. There is vibrancy and length, and as I mentioned earlier, most importantly, what makes this exceptional is the purity of the fruits in the fresh, mineral-driven finish, which is quite an accomplishment for the vintage. The wine blends 78% Merlot with 22% Cabernet Franc.13.5% ABV. Harvesting took place on September 19 and October 9. Drink from 2029- 2050."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2024 Canon is shaping up brilliantly, wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet cherries, blackberries and raspberries mingled with notions of rose petals and spices. Medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy, with tangy acids (the pH is a very low 3.35) and ultrarefined tannins, it concludes with a long, mineral finish. A blend of 78% Merlot and 22% Cabernet Franc, it's the estate's first year of organic certification."
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FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Floral, attraktive Kirschfrucht, ein Hauch von Waldbeeren, zart nach Vanille und Gewürznelken, einladendes Bukett. Mittlere Komplexität, seidig, feine Herzkirschen, integrierter Säurebogen, elegant, mineralisch-salzig im Abgang, sehr charmanter Speisenbegleiter."
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LISA PERROTTI-BROWN: "78% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc. pH 3.35. Aging 16-18 months in 49% new French oak. Deep garnet-purple colored. Prances out to the glass with eager-to-please scents of Morello cherries, fresh raspberries, and bay leaves, leading to hints of graphite and tree bark. The medium-bodied palate is subtle and lively with just enough red berry flavors and a chalkiness on the finish."
