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LOT 267

Lot 267

CHÂTEAU CANON 2016 (2) WA 98+ JS 97

CHÂTEAU CANON 2016 (2) WA 98+ JS 97
Lot 267 Details
CHÂTEAU CANON 2016

Saint-Émilion. Premier Grand Cru Classé
u. 2 x bn. 1 x damaged label. 2 x marked labels.

Composed of 74% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc and aged for 18 months in 70% new French barriques, the 2016 Canon is medium to deep garnet-purple in color, and—WOW—it opens with the most stunning perfume of violets, red roses and kirsch, giving way to a core of black cherry preserves, chocolate box, licorice, warm plums and Chinese five spice plus an earthy waft of underbrush. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is completely filled with expressive, perfumed black berry layers accented by lively red fruits and exotic spices, supported by impressively fine-grained tannins and fantastic tension, finishing very long with jaw-dropping energy. Tasted three times, I had one opportunity to taste the 2015 and 2016 Canon side by side. While I love the bold, rich, seductive nature of the 2015, this 2016 kicks it up a notch in terms of polish, precision, depth and persistence. Most notably, the superbly ripe, exquisitely fine-grained tannins on this 2016 bring to the table a whole other level of sophistication. Bravo! November 2018 Drink to 2055 WA 98+ JS 97

2 bts.    per lot $400 - $600

Realised: $576
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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