Tasted at the Chateau Canon vertical, the 1955 Canon continues to be and always has been a lovely old dame. Perhaps in recent years the aromatics have become a little fatigued, but that is forgivable given its age. It is still well defined with some freshness, broody dark berry fruit, roasted meat and melted tar, the Cabernet Franc more expressive than the Merlot. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin that is now completely melted but provides a frame for the mulberry, bitter cherry, fig and allspice notes. This 1955 is very harmonious in the glass and delivers fine weight and persistence on the finish. It is a beautiful Canon that is in its dotage, yet having now tasted it three or four times, it shows little sign of decay. Tasted October 2015.

Just what you expect in an excellent glass of mature claret: lovely aromas and flavors of chocolate and ripe fruit, medium body and a long, silky, elegant finish.--Canon vertical. -JS