At a glance

Producer

Château Canon

Region

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France

Grape variety

Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$250-350 USD

Tasting profile

Dark fruit (plum, black cherry), cassis, graphite, floral (violet), subtle spice, and fresh mineral undertones; firm but refined tannins.

Evolution: Fruit core will integrate, florals and minerality intensify, tertiary notes (leather, tobacco, earth, cedar) will emerge with further aging.

At peak: At peak: seamless balance of fruit, earth, and spice, remarkable length and energy, velvety texture.

Structure

Acidity

Medium-high, balancing the bold fruit and structure

Tannins

Firm, fine-grained, with ripe structure and moderate grip

Alcohol

Approximately 14% ABV

Aging potential

20+ years; excellent aging capability for the vintage

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2028 to 2055

Optimal window

2024 to 2058

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Structured, youthful, displaying primary and secondary notes; still developing

The 2016 vintage in Saint-Émilion was outstanding, with perfectly ripe fruit, balance, and structure for long aging. The wine will achieve equilibrium between youthful vibrancy and developed complexity over the next 15+ years.

Food pairing

Roast lamb, duck breast, beef Wellington, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses (Comté, aged Gouda).

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (1-2 hours) — To soften tannins and release aromatic complexity typical of structured young Bordeaux.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Sustainable farming, cover crops, limited synthetic chemical use, composting, reliance on manual vineyard work, active biodiversity management. Progressive move toward organic methods post-2016. Energy-efficient lighting and water management in winery.

Château Canon is a recognized Bordeaux estate with strong commitment to sustainability. By 2016, they had achieved top-level HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) certification, affirming environmental stewardship but not full organic. By the late 2010s, the estate transitioned toward organic, with increasing adoption of low-impact farming. Packaging is classic (not ultra-light or recycled glass yet), and the carbon footprint is typical for Bordeaux fine wine with global export. Practices and future vision continue to improve sustainability.