2022 Ch Canon Chaigneau Cuvee 8A Beton 750ML

“Notes of blue fruit and violets with spices and wet stones. Medium-bodied, toned and crunchy with fine-grained, silky tannins. Fresh finish.” 92pts Suckling

I taste a lot of Bordeaux and we sell a lot of Bordeaux. This wine stands out. The experts absolutely love the wine: “It’s a hidden gem.” Jeb Dunnuck,  “worth hunting down.” Parker’s Wine Advocate, Vinous,  “This is lovely, a Lalande to look out for.” Jane Anson and  “Glorious… I imagine myself to be in Pomerol… an exceptional wine… Highly recommended… shockingly good.” Colin Hay. The 2022 Ch Canon Chaigneau Cuvee 8A Beton is a absolute steal, approachable and inviting with velvety tannins that slip across the palate like a silk sheet.

Château Canon Chaigneau is located then in the eastern side of the Lalande de Pomerol appellation on the Néac plateau which is a continuation of the Pomerol plateau, where the likes of Petrus, Lafleur, la Conseillante, and Clinet can be found. At Canon Chaigneau, we are lucky enough to have a terroir of clay, limestone & iron deposits; indeed very similar to those great names just to the south, a terroir adding genuine complexity and making for excellent, refined & age-worthy wines. Neac should actually be in Pomerol!  A legendary winemaker, Thierry Garnaud has been in charge of making the wine since 1995, & will continue for some years to come. Thierry was winemaker at Cheval Blanc (sells for $800 plus) from 1988 – 2018, responsible for such 100 point legends as the 1990, ‘98, 2000, ‘03, ‘05, ‘06, ‘08, ‘10, ‘15 & 2016.

Nothing is overdone or over extracted – this is suave and extremely drinkable. I emphatically implore you to grab a case and enjoy!