2009 Chateau Canon

Bordeaux Blend

France / Bordeaux / Libournais  / Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

$475
JD 99
RP 97
V 91
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2009 Chateau Canon – Limestone-Driven Saint Emilion Grand Cru

The 2009 Chateau Canon represents a pivotal expression of Saint Emilion, showcasing the estate’s limestone plateau terroir in one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated modern vintages. Situated on elevated, well-drained soils just outside the village, Chateau Canon consistently delivers wines defined by structure, clarity, and restrained power.

Tasting Notes

The bouquet reveals ripe black cherry, plum, graphite, and subtle floral notes. On the palate, the wine is generous yet composed, offering layers of dark fruit framed by fine, chalky tannins. Mineral tension carries through the mid-palate, while notes of cocoa and spice emerge on the long, balanced finish. Despite its richness, the wine retains freshness and precision.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

The blend is led by Merlot with a significant portion of Cabernet Franc, sourced from old vines planted on deep limestone and clay-limestone soils. Fermentation is handled with careful extraction, followed by aging in French oak barrels to build texture without masking site expression. The warm, dry 2009 growing season delivered fully ripe fruit with excellent balance.

Investment & Collectibility

The 2009 vintage is widely regarded as one of the benchmarks of the decade in Bordeaux, and Chateau Canon stands among its most consistent performers. With strong critical recognition and a proven aging curve, this wine remains a compelling option for collectors focused on Right Bank classics.

Vintage Insights & Accolades

The 2009 Bordeaux vintage produced wines of richness and harmony, driven by ideal ripening conditions. At Canon, these elements translated into a Grand Cru with both immediate appeal and long-term cellaring potential.


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JD 99

Jeb Dunnuck

One of my favorite vintages from this incredible terroir located on the upper plateau of Saint-Emilion, the 2009 Château Canon is just about pure perfection in a glass. It delivers a monster bouquet of blackberries, raspberries, white truffle, and flowery incense that develops beautifully with time in the glass. Rich, full-bodied, and powerful, it's still classic Saint-Emilon, offering incredible minerality as well as structure. This brilliant wine can be drunk any time over the coming two decades. Reviewed by Jeb Dunnuck. Tasting date: November 23, 2020. Drinking window: 2020-2040.
RP 97

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

(Rating 97+) Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2009 Canon is a little reticent to begin, opening out to notions of rare beef, cast iron pan, cigar boxes and cloves with a core of baked plums and mulberries plus a waft of dried lavender. Full, richly fruited and still quite youthful, the palate has a firm yet velvety texture and seamless freshness supporting the generous fruit, finishing long and mineral laced. Reviewed by Lisa Perrotti-Brown. Issue date: March 14, 2019. Drinking window: 2021-2050.
V 91

Vinous

The 2009 Canon has a loose-knit, quite sensual bouquet that does not have the same depth or mineralité as recent vintages like the 2015 and 2016. The warmth of the summer comes through here, a touch of garrigues. The palate is medium-bodied with soft tannin, a little more advanced than say, the Canon-la-Gaffelières with a spicy, black pepper and sage tinged finish. Enjoy this over the next decade, but is it a long term Canon? Tasted at BI Wines & Spirits' annual Ten Year On tasting. Reviewed by Neal Martin. Tasting date: February 2019. Drinking window: 2019 - 2035.

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  • CRITICAL REVIEWS
  • WINEMAKER NOTES
JD 99

Jeb Dunnuck

One of my favorite vintages from this incredible terroir located on the upper plateau of Saint-Emilion, the 2009 Château Canon is just about pure perfection in a glass. It delivers a monster bouquet of blackberries, raspberries, white truffle, and flowery incense that develops beautifully with time in the glass. Rich, full-bodied, and powerful, it's still classic Saint-Emilon, offering incredible minerality as well as structure. This brilliant wine can be drunk any time over the coming two decades. Reviewed by Jeb Dunnuck. Tasting date: November 23, 2020. Drinking window: 2020-2040.
RP 97

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

(Rating 97+) Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2009 Canon is a little reticent to begin, opening out to notions of rare beef, cast iron pan, cigar boxes and cloves with a core of baked plums and mulberries plus a waft of dried lavender. Full, richly fruited and still quite youthful, the palate has a firm yet velvety texture and seamless freshness supporting the generous fruit, finishing long and mineral laced. Reviewed by Lisa Perrotti-Brown. Issue date: March 14, 2019. Drinking window: 2021-2050.
V 91

Vinous

The 2009 Canon has a loose-knit, quite sensual bouquet that does not have the same depth or mineralité as recent vintages like the 2015 and 2016. The warmth of the summer comes through here, a touch of garrigues. The palate is medium-bodied with soft tannin, a little more advanced than say, the Canon-la-Gaffelières with a spicy, black pepper and sage tinged finish. Enjoy this over the next decade, but is it a long term Canon? Tasted at BI Wines & Spirits' annual Ten Year On tasting. Reviewed by Neal Martin. Tasting date: February 2019. Drinking window: 2019 - 2035.

2009 Chateau Canon – Limestone-Driven Saint Emilion Grand Cru

The 2009 Chateau Canon represents a pivotal expression of Saint Emilion, showcasing the estate’s limestone plateau terroir in one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated modern vintages. Situated on elevated, well-drained soils just outside the village, Chateau Canon consistently delivers wines defined by structure, clarity, and restrained power.

Tasting Notes

The bouquet reveals ripe black cherry, plum, graphite, and subtle floral notes. On the palate, the wine is generous yet composed, offering layers of dark fruit framed by fine, chalky tannins. Mineral tension carries through the mid-palate, while notes of cocoa and spice emerge on the long, balanced finish. Despite its richness, the wine retains freshness and precision.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

The blend is led by Merlot with a significant portion of Cabernet Franc, sourced from old vines planted on deep limestone and clay-limestone soils. Fermentation is handled with careful extraction, followed by aging in French oak barrels to build texture without masking site expression. The warm, dry 2009 growing season delivered fully ripe fruit with excellent balance.

Investment & Collectibility

The 2009 vintage is widely regarded as one of the benchmarks of the decade in Bordeaux, and Chateau Canon stands among its most consistent performers. With strong critical recognition and a proven aging curve, this wine remains a compelling option for collectors focused on Right Bank classics.

Vintage Insights & Accolades

The 2009 Bordeaux vintage produced wines of richness and harmony, driven by ideal ripening conditions. At Canon, these elements translated into a Grand Cru with both immediate appeal and long-term cellaring potential.


Explore Related Collections

 

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