{"product_id":"2011-saint-emilion-1er-grand-cru-classe-chateau-canon","title":"2011 Saint-Émilion 1er Grand Cru Classé, Château Canon","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Limestone Aristocrat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraceful, quietly assured and beautifully layered, Château Canon 2011 reveals the understated pleasure of mature Saint-Émilion. Morello cherry, blackberry and dark plum mingle with rose petals, dried herbs and woodland aromas, while hints of tea, fine chocolate and gentle oak spice add depth. Beneath the fruit sits a distinctive chalky freshness, giving the bouquet definition and keeping its developing savoury character wonderfully alive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate combines a silky entrance with finely textured tannins and a refreshing line of acidity. There is satisfying concentration through the middle, yet the wine moves with poise, unfolding into red fruit, earthy complexity and a lingering mineral finish. Bottle age has brought greater harmony and detail, making this a compelling choice for anyone seeking the pleasures of mature Bordeaux from a distinguished estate. Beautifully suited to the dinner table now, well-stored bottles retain the structure to develop further into the early 2030s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor when:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The candles are lit, the roast is resting, and there is no reason to hurry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Roast lamb with garlic and thyme, beef fillet with truffle butter, duck breast with lentils, roast pheasant with bread sauce, porcini risotto or aged Gouda.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanon’s character begins on the limestone plateau beside the medieval village of Saint-Émilion. Beneath its walled vineyards, porous limestone and water-retaining clay help sustain the vines through dry weather. This setting is central to the wine’s balance of ripe fruit, freshness and fine structure, qualities that lend particular distinction to the more restrained 2011 vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56339706511745,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/2011ChateauCanon_Saint-EmilionGrandCru.png?v=1791389447","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-republic.co.uk\/products\/2011-saint-emilion-1er-grand-cru-classe-chateau-canon","provider":"Wine Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}