Château Canon 2004

La Revue du Vin de France

Tom Cannavan

Very dark, almost black and opaque. Huge, fragrant nose, loaded with kirsch and soaring floral-edged black fruit and creamy vanillin. Real depth and ripeness, with an almost eucalyptus quality of sweet fruit. Smooth, cool and very fruit-focused on the palate, this is medium- to full-bodied and has a very silky texture. A hedonistic style, with a massive core of very ripe fruit, smooth, silky tannins and cherry acidity adding grip. A chocolate, almost minty depth of fruit is impressive, and though this is stylistically very flashy and ripe, it also has structure.

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Earthy, mineral-like nuances intermixed with cranberry and cherry notes are present in this medium-bodied, superficial, but complex, charming St.-Emilion. While lacking power and richness, it offers complex aromatics and flavors in a mid-weight, delicate format. Drink it over the next 10-12 years.

James Suckling

A beautiful red just opening now, with pretty currants, smoke and spice aromas that follow through to a solid core of ripe tannins, focused fruit and a silky, textured finish. Drink now or hold.