This may be one of the wines of the vintage, with brightness and ethereal character that give it an almost magical presence. Aromas of violets, lavender and blackberries with transparency and vividness. It’s medium-bodied with elegance and presence that give endless length. A benchmark. The tannins and acidity caress every millimetter of your palate. 71% merlot and 29% cabernet franc. Try after 2030, but already a joy to taste.
99 points, James Suckling (Dec 2025)
The 2023 Canon has turned out brilliantly, unfurling aromas of cassis, mulberries, rose petals, raspberries and violets. Medium- to full-bodied, it is layered and finely textured, built around a seamless, deep core of fruit framed by powdery, velvety tannins and concludes with a long, chalk-inflected, crystalline finish. Highly expressive of its terroir through its powdery tannins and limestone-driven finish, it is also very much of its vintage, combining vibrant acidity with an unusually approachable profile. This is a blend of 71% Merlot and 29% Cabernet Franc, all matured in 50% new oak.
98 points, Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate (Apr 2026)
This remains relatively reserved, as it was En Primeur, with decades of ageing ahead. So confident and deft in its delivery of balanced, elegant and finessed black and blue fruits, cut through with rose petals and violet, precise tannins, and mouthwateringly moreish crushed oyster shell and campfire smoke. 50% new oak for ageing, harvest September 6 through to October 4 (with Merlot right through until the end, unlike many places, here they really waited). 45hl/ha yield, in organic conversion.
97 points, Jane Anson (Mar 2026)
Ripe and juicy, this is quite ripe for Canon with plenty of flesh and substance to the wine. I love the juiciness and succulence, this really is hands off in terms of tannins and oak which is great, letting the fruit shine through. Still feels young and a little compact but there’s star power here for sure. Great acidity, just lingers with a sherbet strawberry and cranberry tang that I love. Feels elegant and totally in control. This brings a smile to your face.
97 points, Georgina Hindle, Decanter (Jan 2026)
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