2025, Château Canon, SAINT-ÉMILION, Grand Cru Classé

Owned by fashion house Chanel (along with Rauzan-Ségla). The château 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 châteaux. 

The 2025 is 76% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc

The 2025 Canon continues this property's brilliant decade-long run of exceptional wines. Unwinding in the glass with a complex bouquet of cherries and raspberries mingled with hints of exotic spices, liquorice and petals, it's medium- to full-bodied, suave and concentrated, with a bright spine of acidity and a long, penetrating finish.
96-98 William Kelley, Wine Advocate.

An impressive Canon, seductive limestone character that showcases what was possible in the vintage. Slate, chalk and pumice stone, all wrapped up in bright and vivid iris flowers, push and pull momentum through the palate where things stop, take a breath, then kick off again with a new layer of nuanced understated toasted spice and cool blue fruits. Deft, skilful, rooted in place. Tasted twice. Nicolas Audebert director. 2028-2040.
97 Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux.

The 2025 Canon is very pure and refined on the nose, with wonderful delineation, very focused and mineral-driven. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannins, quite sapid, with a pinch of cracked black pepper. Like its "sister", Berliquet, the limestone terroir comes through and seems to "tingle" on the finish. I like its uncompromising nature that reflects its place of birth. Drinking Window 2032 - 2055
96-98 Neal Martin, Vinous.