Few estates in Bordeaux can claim a success story as remarkable as Canon. Since the benchmark 2015, each release has seemed to set a new standard of excellence. While naming a single “best-ever” vintage feels like a fool’s errand, the 2022 is unquestionably special—and has the potential to become a true reference point for the region. Here’s the astonishing part: despite Canon’s meteoric rise and its position among the world’s top-tier collectibles, it remains an outright bargain compared to peers that garner the same best-in-class acclaim. That combination of pedigree, consistency, and relative value is exceedingly rare. The 2022 marries the generosity of the vintage with remarkable density and complexity, offering both immediate appeal and the promise of effortless aging. Lifted, floral aromatics lead to layers of red fruit and cedar, each nuance unfolding with precision. On the palate, bright plum and perfectly ripe cherry give way to an opulent texture, super-fine tannins, and impeccable balance. The limestone terroir asserts itself in a long, mineral-driven finish. Weightless, graceful, and dynamic, every element is present—perfectly tuned and seamlessly integrated. I’m excited to get the chance to follow this wine over the years. In a world where so many collectible wines seem ever more out of reach, it is bottles like this that remind me luxury in fine wine is still attainable—and keep me coming back to Bordeaux, and to Canon, again and again.