1993 Canon

Canon

85Average Score

Bordeaux / France

Red

The Fournier family that has run Canon for decades sold the property in 1996 to Chanel, purchasers of the famed Margaux estate, Rauzan-Segla, several years ago. Needless to say, this estate's disappointing efforts over recent years should be reversed. The cellars are being renovated, and with the installation of the capable team of John Kolasa and David Orr, this estate should rebound quickly. In addition to unpleasant severe, tough tannin, a moldy, wet dog/musty cardboard bouquet is present in this clipped, unattractive wine. Avoid. Feb 1997, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker

6xMags	-	0 Immediate \| 3 Marketplace		£840.00
Bts	-	0 Immediate \| 5 Marketplace		£73.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Delicious, succulent chocolate, berry and cherry aromas and flavors. Medium - to light-bodied, adding delicate tannins and a fresh finish. Drinkable now. – Wine Spectator 1996

Wine SpectatorScore: 85/100

Robert Parker

About The Producer

The producer

Château Canon

Château Canon is a Premier Grand Cru Classe “B” classified estate situated on the Saint-Émilion limestone plateau. It is regarded as one of the most elegant wines in the appellation and does particularly well in warmer vintages. It also has a positive reputation as being one of the most well priced estates in Saint-Émilion. Jacques Kanon bought the property in 1760 and expanded the vineyard and estate before selling the property to a Bordeaux wine merchant Raymond Fontemoing just ten years later.

2014: THE F+R PICKS. CANON AND RAUZAN-SEGLA

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ON April 23, 2015

Interview with Nicolas Audebert – Chief Winemaker at Chateau Rauzan Segla, Chateau Canon and Chateau Berliquet

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BY Gavin Smith,

ON May 24, 2019

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ON September 23, 2021

Charles van Canneyt - Producer Portrait

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ON October 25, 2018

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-region

St Emilion

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window