Chateau Canon 2014

JAMES SUCKLING: "Intense aromas of minerals, chalk, bright cherries and stones. Full-bodied, tight and silky; very linear. Like a straight shot. Give it three to four years to soften. Vibrant is the word."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2014 Canon has a very well-defined, precise bouquet with ebullient raspberry and wild strawberry scents infused with minerals. The aromatics here are utterly captivating. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and very well-judged acidity. There is tension and poise to this Saint Emilion, gently fanning out with a delicate spicy finish that lingers long in the mouth. Though surely destined to be over-shadowed by the extraordinary 2015, this Canon deserves a berth in your cellar."

WINE SPECTATOR: "A fresh, pure style, with lots of floral and black tea notes out front, followed by a tightly focused beam of red currant, plum and raspberry coulis flavors. The finish sports a mouthwatering chalky spine and lovely perfume that should develop more with time. For fans of minerality. Best from 2022 through 2032."

JEB DUNNUCK: "While a step back from the 2015, the 2014 Château Canon is still a strong effort that shows the hallmark elegance of the 2014 vintage. Black raspberries, cherries, exotic spices and lots of floral notes emerge from this medium to full-bodied, extraordinarily elegant, seamless Saint-Emilion that shines for its complexity and nuance more than for power and richness. Drink this beauty anytime over the coming 15-20 years."

DECANTER: "Predominantly Merlot. Continues in a classical, elegant mould. Pure and fragrant. Refined tannins and texture. Lovely freshness and length. Structured for ageing but guided by the philosophy of drinkability. Drinking Window 2022 - 2034"

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "On the fresh, bright, mineral driven side of the style range, with a floral, crushed rock, fennel and cherry core of fruit and spice. Give this at least 5-7 years to come together."

WEINWISSER: "Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Ausladendes, holundriges Bouquet, Brombeerengelee, mittlere Tiefe anzeigend. Im Gaumen mit unerhört viel Charme. Setzt auf Eleganz. Ich hätte da mehr Aromendruck im Finish erwartet. Aber man kann sich ja noch von diesem sehr noblen Wein in seiner Reife überraschen lassen."