Chateau Canon 2018 St emilion Grand Cru

This is a great property that made fabulous wines in the past, but dipped in form during the 1990’s until the property was sold in 1996. Huge improvements and investments were then made – in vineyard and chai – by former manager John Kolasa and new owners Chanel. The Chateau itself has recently enjoyed a substantial make-over. It is now right back up there as one of the very best of all the Saint Emilion Chateaux. New director Nicolas Audebert came in from Krug via South America and had an amazing start to his career at Canon, conjuring up the near-perfect 2015 vintage and an outstanding 2016. One of the hottest properties in Bordeaux right now thanks to fantastic quality and reasonable en primeur pricing. The vineyard is planted 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc. The 2018 vintage will spend 18 months in 52% new oak and is made from 72% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc.