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Canon 1988
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On the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion, Château Canon 1988 – Premier Grand Cru Classé – unites Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Its spiced and mineral nose, marked by blackcurrant and tobacco, precedes a harmonious palate with silky tannins. Perfect with game or cheese, after decanting.
On the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion, this family estate has embodied Bordeaux elegance for generations.
- Terroir: Chalky and clay-limestone soils of the Saint-Émilion plateau, south/south-west facing, imparting a distinctive minerality and refined tension to the wines.
- Vinification: A precise blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, aged in French oak barrels for a harmony between power and finesse.
Tasting notes for Château Canon Canon 1988
To the eye: Garnet red robe with tawny glints, of a silky density and crystalline brilliance.
On the nose: Aromas of ripe blackcurrant, blonde tobacco and cedar, lifted by a spicy hint of black pepper and a subtle chalky saltiness.
On the palate: Velvety texture, carried by a lively acidity and persistent minerality, with a long and harmonious finish where dark fruits and roasted notes intertwine.
Serve between 16 and 18°C in a Bordeaux glass, after one hour of decanting.
Vintage 1988
A vintage marked by ideal climatic balance, yielding structured wines of great aromatic precision.
- Ageing potential: To be enjoyed today or cellared until 2030, under optimal conditions (stable temperature, controlled humidity).
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