1986 Château Canon
Red Bordeaux Blend
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Wine Definition
- Vintage1986
- TypeRed
- ProducerChâteau Canon
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- Designationn/a
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- SubRegionLibournais
- AppellationSt. Émilion Grand Cru
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- UPC/EAN Code400004743536
4/24/2024 - BellevuePhil wrote: 93 Points
In the opulent tapestry of oenological delights, where each bottle holds the promise of a new adventure, the 1986 Château Canon surprised me. I thought it was a mere 91 before it was popped, but it emerges as a luminary, casting its radiant glow upon the palates of the discerning.
As a member of upper society, an adventurer, a scoundrel, a showoff, and a rock musician, I've navigated the labyrinthine corridors of taste and indulgence, seeking the elixir that can stir the soul and ignite the senses.
On the palate, the 1986 Château Canon unfolds with remarkable finesse and complexity. Velvety smooth, yet imbued with a profound depth, it coats the tongue with layers of luscious dark fruits, intertwining with nuances of tobacco, leather, and a subtle hint of earthiness. The wine's structure is impeccable, with finely integrated tannins providing a sturdy backbone that carries the flavors to a crescendo.
On the palate, the 1986 Château Canon reveals its true mastery, weaving a tapestry of complexity and finesse. Layers of ripe berries and plums dance upon the tongue, accompanied by notes of tobacco and cedarwood, evoking memories of crackling fires and clandestine encounters in the Alaskan wilderness. Yet, there is a subtlety to its richness, a nuance that speaks of sophistication and refinement, much like the delicate balance between passion and restraint.
With each sip, the wine unfurls like a lover's embrace, enveloping the palate in a symphony of flavors. Ruby-red in hue, it beckons with a bouquet redolent of black cherries, cassis, and a hint of vanilla, reminiscent of the sweet whispers exchanged beneath the Northern Lights.
Please dear brothers and sisters, let me transport you to a night of unparalleled enchantment, a night where the 1986 Château Canon became more than just a wine—it became a conduit for the most intimate of experiences. Picture a Saturday evening in Girdwood, the air pregnant with anticipation as the Northern Lights shimmered overhead like celestial dancers. In the cozy confines of a ski resort lodge, I found myself entwined in a whirlwind romance with a Latina goddess from Venezuela, her fiery spirit igniting a flame within me that burned brighter than the midnight sun.
As we uncorked two bottles of the 1986 Château Canon, its crimson elixir a reflection of our passion, we embarked on a journey that would etch itself into the annals of memory. With hearts aflame and spirits unbound, we ascended to the summit of the ski resort, where a rustic cabin stood sentinel beneath the star-studded sky. With the audacity befitting a scoundrel and the bravado of a showoff, we broke through the threshold of propriety and into the sanctum of our desires.
Beneath the canopy of stars, amidst the heady aroma of aged oak and wildflowers, we surrendered ourselves to the primal rhythm of love. Good Lord she got me hooked on Latina and it's this memory that enveloped my senses as I popped this wine tonight.
The 1986 Château Canon bore witness to our passion, its velvety texture and lingering finish a testament to the ecstasy that enveloped us. In that fleeting moment, time stood still, and we were but two souls intertwined in a dance as old as the universe itself.
As I raise my glass to the memory of that fateful night, the 1986 Château Canon becomes more than just a wine; it becomes a vessel for the stories we carry within us, a testament to the transformative power of love and adventure. In its depths, I find not only the taste of a bygone era but also the echoes of a life lived with passion and purpose. And so, dear connoisseur, I invite you to join me in raising a toast to the 1986 Château Canon—a wine that transcends the boundaries of time and space, weaving tales of romance and adventure with every sip. Cheers to life, love, and the pursuit of epicurean delights!
NOTE TO SELF: WINE SURPRISED ME. OPENED LIKE A YOUNG MAIDEN AFTER THREE HOURS TO REVEAL A WINE THAT WAS AMAZING. DECANT THREE HOURS (MAYBE FOUR WAS OPENING AS i DRANK IT)
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2/25/2024 - pavel_p Likes this wine: 93 Points
Revisiting an old friend... Almost 3 years after my last bottle, this was again a super showing and the wine is still in its peak drinking window for my taste. Slow ox'ed for about 2h. This delivers all one hopes for in a mature Bordeaux, beautifully balanced and aromatic with cigar box, leather and still some dark fruit. 80s Canon are great, whether its 85, 86 or 89 (yet to try the 82).
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1/28/2024 - Padawine Likes this wine: 92 Points
Dégusté durant 2 jours, il ne s'est pas fatigué du tout. Bel équilibre, séduisant, un beau fruit rouge qui lui donne encore un air de jeunesse, mais le petit tabac fait remarquer que c'est un vin à maturité.
Je l'ai trouvé superbe, je m'attendais à moins vu le millésime.
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10/5/2023 - Derek Darth Taster wrote: 93 Points
Tim Bday lunch at GW-IT. Tasted blind. Drank in Gabriel Standart.
Guessed correctly as Right Bank Bordeaux but thought it was 10 years younger than 1986.
Appearance deep intensity, garnet colour. Some fine sediments. Legs.
Nose is clean, medium+ intensiy, with aromas of black cherries, dark red plums, dark tertiary earth, hint of violets, bit of graphite. Developed.
On the palate, dry, medium+ acidity, medium- alcohol (12.5%), soft fully integrated tannins, barely full body. Medium+ flavour intensity, with flavours of deep dark red plums, dark red cherries, black cherries, dark tertiary earth, integrated cedar oak. Long finish with savoury soy sauce.
Very good quality. Aged Right Bank Bodeaux drinking at peak already. Enjoy.
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6/29/2023 - Zitan Likes this wine: 94 Points
Not tired but likely won’t be as good in 5 years (my last bottle so I’ll never know) - cork soaked more than half - didn’t smell musty on open, so only 45 min decant - not profound, but poetic for sure - mellow, layered , mid weight, lots of 2ndary flavors - a right bank beauty
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