2025 Ch Canon 1er Cru Grand Classe, St Emilion

DUE OCT/NOV 2028

The 2025 Canon was picked between August 28 and September 18 at 40 hl/ha. This is very pure and refined on the nose, with wonderful delineation, not as flattering as, say, the 2015 or 2019 at this stage, yet very focused and mineral-driven. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannins, quite sapid, with a pinch of cracked black pepper. Like its "sister", Berliquet, the limestone terroir comes through and seems to "tingle" on the finish. Maybe not a crowd-pleaser, but I like its uncompromising nature that reflects its place of birth.

98-100 points Vinous

98-99 points James Suckling

97 points Decanter

97 points Jane Anson

96-99 points The Wine Advocate

96-98 points Jeb Dunnuck