2022 Canon, St-Emilion

The 2022 Canon has turned out brilliantly in bottle. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of sweet raspberries, wild berries and cherries mingled with hints of violets, pencil shavings, black truffle and rose petals, it's full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a dense, enveloping core of fruit underpinned by a chassis of sweet, suave tannins, concluding with a long, saline finish. This is one of the most muscular, broad-shouldered vintages of Canon in recent years, but it retains every bit of its limestone-driven identity. As I wrote two years ago, this is an estate that is delivering its greatest run of vintages since the superb Post War series that preceded the frosts of 1956, and the 2022 is indeed reminiscent of a modern day version of one of those great years. (WK)

One of the wines I've been most eager to taste in bottle is the 2022 Canon. This esteemed estate continues to excel, seamlessly balancing terroir-driven expression with remarkably fair pricing for its world-class pedigree. With expectations sky-high, the 2022 vintage effortlessly meets the mark. Aromatically captivating, it unfolds with a potpourri of red fruits and florals, revealing layer after layer of nuance. On the palate, it offers a luxurious texture, vibrant acidity, and perfectly ripe red fruits, all underscored by a saline minerality that showcases the limestone terroir. The finish is long and mouthwatering, with incredibly fine tannins. Canon once again sets the benchmark in 2022, delivering a wine that promises both exceptional aging potential and near-immediate enjoyment. A true triumph and a joyful expression that collectors and wine lovers alike should not miss. What a remarkable vintage for one of modern wine's great success stories.