Vrai Canon Bouché is a premium wine produced in the Canon-Fronsac appellation by the renowned winemaker, Jean-Philippe Janoueix. The vineyard is situated on a plateau with a unique terroir that combines clay and limestone soils, providing ideal conditions for the Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes to thrive. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including hand harvesting and aging in oak barrels, resulting in a wine that is elegant, complex, and full-bodied. Vrai Canon Bouché is known for its rich aromas of dark fruit, spice, and earthy notes, with a long and smooth finish. It is a wine that truly showcases the best of the Canon-Fronsac appellation.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Vrai Canon Bouché Canon-Fronsac features an intense nose of ripe blackberry, plum, and cassis enhanced by a touch of graphite and tobacco.The palate is harmonious and velvety, with a nice acidity and ripe, velvety tannins. The finish is long, with a nice smoky nuance. This is a well-crafted, elegant Bordeaux that will age gracefully.
EXPERT RATING
3.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2018
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (3)
Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGINS
Winery: Vrai Canon Bouché
Region: Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a renowned French wine region located in the southwest of the country, along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious wine regions, renowned for its high-quality wines and centuries-old winemaking tradition.
The history of winemaking in Bordeaux dates back to the 8th century, when the region was first planted with vines. Over the centuries, the region has become renowned for its high-quality wines, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in the world.