The Château Canon 2005 has a more complex nose than the Clos Fourtet tasted alongside. It is tightly wound at first with black cherries and dried violet petals, terracotta tiles and brown spices. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and very well-judged acidity. This is very harmonious in the mouth, nicely structured with great precision and persistence. There is a sense of reserve here, but it has a compelling complexity that will surely be enhanced with bottle age. It’s wines like these that remind you why this has such as devoted following that includes yours truly among its number.

Dark, narrow rimmed red; sweet, intense, cassis ripe nose; full bodied, lively, firmly tannic; vivid ripe fruit, long and close grained and subtle within the long term firm structure, but a fine complexity, delightful freshness and excellent aromatic length; very fine Canon in its long term style. 2020-30+

Drink 2012-2025
-Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide No 7

This is the finest Canon produced under the Chanel ownership and John Kolasa's administration. A striking minerality interwoven with black currant and flower aromas jump from the glass of this medium to full-bodied, dense, freakishly elegant effort. Possessing beautiful structure, good acidity, yet remarkable intensity as well as precision, this deep purple-colored 2005 will undoubtedly close down after bottling. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025.
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