2017 Chateau Vrai Canon Bouché 12 Pack

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Wine Spectator

Well-packed, with dark currant, warmed fig and steeped plum fruit that is juicy and energetic in feel, backed by a racy graphite edge on the finish where extra juniper, savory and tobacco notes fill in. Will age nicely. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2022 through 2032. 3,250 cases made.

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James Suckling

A firm, juicy red with plum and berry character. Lovely depth and richness. Medium to full body. Flavorful finish. Drink after 2021.

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Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider

Dark in color, you'll instantly find floral notes to accompany the basket of red fruits and thyme. The wine is juicy, soft and fruity with spicy licorice accents in the finish.

James Molesworth - Wine Spectator

Juicy and up front in feel, with a mix of blueberry and blackberry fruit backed by light anise and bramble hints. Exhibits good energy.—J.M.

Jeb Dunnuck

Pretty notes of plums, orange blossom, and violets emerge from the 2017 Château Vrai Canon Bouché, which is medium-bodied, nicely textured, and charming. It shows the more mid-weight style of the vintage, yet has rounded, pleasure-bent texture and should keep for 5-7 years.

Jacques Perrin - Vinifera

La bouche présente un profil articulé au fruité assez intense en deux séquences : à une attaque souple et charnue succède une assise tannique au caractère présentement un peu strict.

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW - Wine Advocate

Deep garnet purple in color, the 2017 Vrai Canon Bouché is a blend of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Franc and was aged for 12-14 months in French oak barrels, 40% new. It opens with oaky notes of cedar and cloves on the nose over a core of baked plums, raisin cake and stewed cherries plus a waft of wild sage. Medium-bodied, the palate has a chewy, rather rustic texture with racy acid and just enough fruit, finishing a little hard. Drinking Window : 2020 - 2028

Jacques Dupont - Le Point

Sanguin, bouche douce, légère, tanins fondus, gourmand, joli fruit, encore marqué par des arômes fermentaires, mais un toucher de bouche assez voluptueux. 14/20