Canon St Emilion Gcc 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Canon
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot (≈70%), Cabernet Franc (≈30%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected vintage notes: James Suckling ~93; Wine Advocate / Robert Parker listings vary (around high 80s–low 90s); Falstaff ~92; Decanter review present

Tasting Note
Perfumed red and dark cherry with plum, cedar, graphite and subtle spice; medium–full body, polished yet firm tannins, fresh acidity and a mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef Wellington, braised short rib, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, mushroom or beef hotpot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, plot-based vinification in temperature-controlled vats; matured ~18 months in French oak (≈50% new)

Vineyard Info
Château Canon is a 1er Grand Cru Classé (B) in Saint-Émilion, owned by the Wertheimer/Chanel family since 1996; vineyards on a limestone plateau (~24–34 ha).