2017 Chateau Vrai Canon Bouché 12 Pack

92 POINTS

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.

91 POINTS

James Suckling

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

90 POINTS

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.

90 POINTS

James Suckling

Very pretty and juicy wine showing fine tannins and a fresh and clean finish. Medium body. Points: 90-91

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.

Jane Anson - Decanter

A good quality wine, with polished black fruit notes and tannins that are built to last. But be aware that this is extremely austere and the fruit beneath the polished veneer is on the savoury side.

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