Canon - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2002

Wine Advocate

92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe11/9/2009

Lifted black fruits on the nose, touch of cassis, smoke and blackberry leaf. The palate is medium-bodied, fine silky tannins, good structure, very elegant. Macerated black cherries, a touch of spice developing counterpoised by edgy citrus fruits. Clean and focused on the finish. Very fine. Tasted October 2009.

Jancis Robinson

15.50 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe10/13/2009

Dense, liquorice nose with some meatiness and then much, much simpler on the palate than on the nose. Where's the lyricism? Finishes pretty dry and austere. Drink 2010-16

Cahier Gaultmillau

16.50 / 20

the1/1/2009

La Revue du Vin de France

3-4 / 5

the3/1/2006

Un 2002 très élégant, mûr et doté d'une jolie texture et de tanins veloutés.

La Revue du Vin de France

15 / 20

the1/31/2006

Wine Advocate

89 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/29/2005

Complex aromatics of damp earth, dried herbs, cherries, fresh mushrooms, and currants are followed by a medium-bodied, attractively made, elegant wine. With admirable complexity and a nice finish, it should drink well for 10-15 years.

Wine Spectator

91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe3/31/2005

Beautiful aromas of sweet, ripe berries and hints of fresh flowers. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a lovely ripe fruit aftertaste. This has really improved from the barrel. Very well done indeed. Best after 2008. 2,500 cases made.

WeinWisser

17 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe5/1/2004

(80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc): Recht dunkles Rubin, satt in der Mitte. Viel frischer und fruchtiger als frühere Jahrgänge, Holundernoter, Kirschen, frisch gerösteter Kaffee, sehr delikat - wenn auch schlank. Saftiger, feingliedriger Gaumen, seidige Tannine, gute Balance, mit Rasse und Finessen. 2009-2016.

Clive Coates

/ 100

the5/1/2004

Good colour, full, rich, meaty nose. Plenty of depth and concentration especially for a 2002. Medium full body. Good grip. This is elegant and has lovely fruit and plenty of character. Long finish. Fine. From 2010.

Wine Advocate

89-92 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe10/31/2003

This may be the finest Canon produced under the new administration (the Chanel fashion house). A blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc, it reveals a dense ruby/purple color along with aromas of framboise, liquid stones, black cherries and currants. It is a medium-bodied, classically structured, slightly austere but strongly flavored, well-balanced wine with an inner strength as well as character. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2020+

GaultMillau

88-91 / 100

the7/1/2003

Le nez est intense, joliment épicé. L'attaque est souple, avec un joli milieu de bouche de petite corpulence mais bien équilibré. La longueur est moyenne avec de jolis tannins très fins. Il gagnera à l'élevage.

Vinum

17 / 20

the6/1/2003

Schöner Wein. Beginnt pflaumenweich, liegt süss im Mund und endt herb und kantig, mit rauchigem Holzfinale. Das Beste aus diesem schwierigen Jahr gemacht, dir Entwicklung dürfte positiv verlaufen und die einzelnen Komponenten besse vermählen. 2008 bis 2018