Château Canon Pécresse 2019

Gorgeous nose, bramble fruits and blackcurrant jam. Good intensity on the palate, a rush of black fruits arrives before the dark, spicy liquorice comes alongside the salty, mineral stoniness from limestone terroir, adding texture and complexity. A serious style, sculpted and firm but with energy and drive. The texture is sleek and there is lovely precision with a juicy, bright lift at the end. One to seek out and an estate to watch.

Aromas of blueberries, currants, wild raspberries and bark. Some pine cones and black olives, too. Medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins. Nicely fleshy on the mid-palate. Drink from 2023.

A wine combining ripeness and freshness, with dark chocolate notes, cassis, cherry and mild spices, a dense structure and a long, fluid finish.

A spicy, complex, floral nose of red and blue fruits as well as cedary herbs emerges from the 2019 Château Canon Pecresse, one heck of a Canon-Fronsac that's medium-bodied, has a balanced, layered mouthfeel, plenty of tannins, and a great finish. Clearly an outstanding wine, with lots of character, it will drink brilliantly for a solid 8-10 years.

A tiny estate, next to Vrai Canon Bouclé, set on one of the highest points of the Canon Fronsac appellation. A touch of smoky reduction on the first nose; this has grip and presence, a little strict but with creamy blackberry fruit underneath. The sense of construction is clear, and this is impressive, an upscore from En Primeur.

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2019 Canon Pecresse offers scents of stewed tea, raisin cake, and prunes with touches of dried flowers and Chinese five spice. The medium to full-bodied palate is firm and chewy with bags of spicy stewed plums and prune flavors and a grippy finish.

Broad attack with a palate consistently wrapped in refined flesh. A fine, brilliant wine, accompanied by great freshness. Beautiful length on the finish.

A linear, inviting nose—fresh and pretty—revealing pure red fruit with notes of blueberry pie. Silky on the palate, light and fresh, with a deliciously savory finish.

I had already noticed it during the Primeurs tasting: the resinous note is still there. It comes with shades of black berries. A juicy, slightly creamy attack. The wine has body, a suave side, and supportive tannins. Fruity finish.