The 2018 Canon, a Bordeaux blend from the Saint Emilion sub-region of Bordeaux, France, has garnered significant acclaim from wine critics. This red wine, comprised of 72% Merlot and 28% Cabernet Franc, is praised for its depth and complexity. It boasts an alcohol content of 14.5% and is sealed with a cork.
Renowned reviewer James Suckling awarded the wine an impressive score of 98, describing it as having "blackberries and tar with wet-earth and dark-bark aromas" along with "dark-chocolate and brownie notes." Suckling highlights its "creamy tannins" and "round, caressing finish," noting its "lovely focus and intensity" (jamessuckling.com).
Jeff Leve of TheWineCellarInsider.com gave the 2018 Canon a near-perfect score of 99, remarking on its "flowers and crushed rocks," and "layers of sweet, perfectly ripe cherries and plums." Leve describes it as "elegant, silky and sexy," with a "seamless finish" and "cashmere tannins."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, represented by Lisa Perrotti-Brown, rated the wine at 97 points, mentioning its "gorgeous perfume of candied violets, preserved plums, black cherry compote," and its "juicy black fruit layers" supported by "plush, oh-so-soft tannins" (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate).
Decanter's review, also scoring the wine at 97, emphasizes its "latent energy," and "extremely powerful and precise" nature, highlighting notes of "blueberry, bilberry and tightly spiced" aromas (Decanter).
The Wine Enthusiast, with a 96 score, commends the wine's "powerful, rich black fruits" and its potential for "a long aging," suggesting it will develop beautifully over time (Wine Enthusiast).
Overall, the 2018 Canon is a highly regarded wine with a promising future, praised for its complexity, depth, and potential for aging.