1970 Château Canon

The wines from this Saint Emilion estate dating of this era are not particularly held in high esteem. This 1970 Canon was born a couple of years before the arrival of winemaker Eric Fournier. I found this bottle a little fresher on the nose than the 1970 Rauzan-Segla that I tasted alongside, with kirsch, eau-de-vie, desiccated orange and California raisin. The palate is quite firm and solid, an unyielding structure that lends it a masculinity typical of Canon's wines in this decade. However, I did discern more vestige of fruit compared to say the 1975 Canon tasted last year, although the volatile acidity becomes strong toward the finish and unsettles its overall balance. Drink soon. Tasted September 2016.