Château CANON-LA-GAFFELIERE 2019 magnum 150 cl

Description

Lisa Perroti-Brown 95-97+ points www.robertparker.com
Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Canon la Gaffeliere opens with an incredibly evocative perfume of lilacs, Morello cherries, black raspberries, jasmine and Sichuan pepper over a core of ripe black plums, wild blueberries and dark chocolate with touches of iron ore and cumin seed. The medium to full-bodied palate reveals an edifying intensity of electric blue and black fruit layers, supported by a rock-solid frame of firm, finely grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing long with a firework display of fruit, mineral and spicy nuances. A thrilling wine from the get-go and one that should age very well !

Yves Beck 97 points www.yvesbeck.wine

Dégusté le 17.12.2021 par Yves Beck

49% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Franc, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon

Canon La Gaffelière se trouve depuis quelques temps déjà dans un créneau de sérénité, de force tranquille, qui ne veut néanmoins pas se reposer sur ses lauriers. Il affiche des nuances fruitées, épicées et beaucoup de fraîcheur. Très belle symbiose entre graphite, baies sauvages et herbes aromatiques. Le vin brille de son caractère ciselé en bouche. Ses tannins sont serrés et révèlent leur puissance en fin de bouche où l’énergie du vin se profile également. Une grande réussite avec une excellente aptitude à la garde. Beaucoup de fraîcheur en finale.  2025-2050

Neal Martin 93-95 www.vinous.com
The 2019 Canon La Gaffelière was picked from 19 September to 7 October at 51hl/ha and sees 60% new oak. It has a very focused bouquet, tight at first and benefitting from an hour’s aeration. Eventually it reveals glorious red berry scents mixed with cedar, loamy soil and a pinch of cracked black pepper. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, taut and fresh with a return of that black pepper note right on the finish. Excellent.

Antonio Galloni 93-95 points www.vinous.com
The 2019 Canon La Gaffelière is a nervous, tightly wound wine. Then again, we are talking about a Cabernet Franc-driven Saint-Émilion. Sweet red berries, mint, blood orange and spice pulse with tremendous energy. Aromatically expressive and deep, Canon La Gaffelière builds effortlessly over time, leading to a bright, saline and mineral-drenched finish that is a thing of beauty. The 2019 shows much better from a full bottle (as opposed to a half), with silky tannins that emerge with a touch of aeration. I won’t be surprised if the 2019 is even better from bottle than this note suggests.

Jane Anson 95 points  www.decanter.com (at Bordeaux, 28 May 2020)
I love the balance on display here, of powerful and softly whispering fruits, a tightrope of acidity and tannins giving structure. Great stuff, with the impact of 2018 but more freshness, although still with the signature glamour of a Neipperg wine in full flight. Drinking Window 2025 – 2044