There are wines that communicate a great deal, that capture attention, that emphasize their capabilities. Then there are the more cerebral wines that narrate the unfolding of the season, that reveal particularities sparingly, to highlight their complexity. And then there is Canon. Its nonchalance, its elegance, its serenity have something reassuring about them. It is obviously not easy to manage, but clearly, all you have to do is follow it where it wants to go, or rather, accompany it to where it knows it wants to be! The nuances combining freshness and terroir create a remarkable harmony all on their own. Then, the wine enchants with an exceptional mouthfeel. It only needs to touch the palate to convince with unparalleled delicacy, with a precision worthy of a goldsmith, with this astonishing ability to dazzle without overwhelming! There is power, yes, but there is so much silk, delicacy, power, and passion! The wine follows a linear path, unfolding in a single, breathtaking serenity, with a disconcerting ability to capture so much energy and power only to give back so much finesse and depth. It's Canon. It's enormous. Deeply moving. 2030-2065 - 100 Points - Yves Beck

The grace Château Canon shows in the 2025 vintage brings to mind the Suzhou Classical Gardens. It does not seek the grandeur of the Forbidden City, nor the opulence of the Palace of Versailles. Instead, through its turns, corridors and spaces of restraint, it reveals its beauty little by little, expressing a deeply refined sense of stillness. Supple and luminous, like flowing agate, it carries a softness that never seeks attention; fine and persistent, the saline note lingers gently, speaking softly and drawing out a restrained elegance. At the first taste, I am nearly at a loss for words. Even in such a dry vintage, it still preserves a purity and tenderness untouched by the outside world. It feels like a place of return, where one gradually finds calm amid complexity, and cannot help but look back once more. - 98 to 100 Points - Alexandre Ma

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2025 Canon shimmies out with seductive notes of fresh blueberries, mulberries, and black raspberries, leading to an underlying perfume of violets, licorice, Sichuan pepper, and mossy tree bark with a touch of lavender. The medium- to full-bodied palate is intense with stacked black, blue, and red fruit layers, supported by a high level of very finely grained tannins and a crisp yet nicely knit line of acidity, finishing very long and minerally. A real “wow” wine! The blend is 76% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Franc. The alcohol is 14% with a pH of 3.5. It will age 16–18 months in French oak, 49% new, with 7% foudres. Tasted twice. - 98 to 100 Points -Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Palet)

The 2025 Canon is a total stunner. Deep and sumptuous in the glass, it offers tons of the vintage's textural intensity along with all the vibrant, saline energy that is such a signature here. Dark-fleshed fruit, mocha, new leather, herbs and dried flowers build gradually in the glass, leading to a huge, dramatic finish laced with hints of blood orange, pomegranate and chalk. The interplay of finesse and power is dazzling. Tasted two times. - 98 to 100 Points - Antonio Galloni

Enveloping and captivating, the nose unfolds with pure and penetrating black, blue, and red fruits, imbued with floral and savory elegance. A profound, almost Buddhist serenity pervades the whole. The palate extends this impression with a surge of energy and vitality, succulent and harmonious. Long, slender, and chiseled, it culminates in an intensely saline and mouthwatering finish. - 98 to 100 Points