Château CANON-LA-GAFFELIERE 2022

Description

Yves Beck 96-97 points www.yvesbeck.wine

50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon

Beaucoup de précision, de définition HD dans ce bouquet. La fraîcheur des Cabernets est évidente avec des nuances de pivoine et d’eucalyptus tandis que le côté plus mature est incarné par des parfums de baies noires ! A l’image du bouquet, l’attaque est très précise, définie et cadrée. Le vin a du tempérament, de la densité et des tannins puissants. Ils sont parfaitement intégrés et créent une excellente synergie avec la structure acide. Un vin frais, friand, tendu.  2029-2052

Neal Martin 93-95 www.vinous.com
The 2022 Canon La Gaffelière was picked from 6 to 22 September at 47hL/ha, with more Merlot this year and matured in 40% new oak. This lovely bouquet shows red cherry, wild strawberry, blood orange and light cedary scents. Utterly charming, as this Saint-Émilion so often is. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, slightly chalky in texture, and fresh with a vibrant limestone-driven finish. Excellence from a Saint-Émilion that just never lets you down.

Antonio Galloni 94-96 points www.vinous.com
The 2022 Canon La Gaffelière is bright, punchy and full of character. Blood orange, rose petal and spice overtones brighten a core of red/purplish fruit in Saint-Émilion that impresses with its saline intensity, energy and focus. If tasting this blind, I would never say it is a wine from a warm, drought year. It will be interesting to see if the 2022 retains its youthful vibrancy through élevage. This is super promising.

William Kelley 94-96 points www.erobertparker.com
A blend of 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2022 Canon la Gaffelière exhibits aromas of raspberries and plums, complemented by notions of iris, rose petals, incense and burning embers. Medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, it’s supple, suave and sophisticated, with a lively core of fruit, powdery tannins and a long, saline finish.

Jane Anson 95 points  www.decanter.com
Ripe perfumed, floral and black fruits on the nose. Intense and concentrated, with tobacco, cherries, violets and crushed stones. Full, chewy and round, plushly textured but keeping a cool and savoury touch to the palate with balancing acidity that keeps the interest and movement. Dynamic and structured, lovely detail and density to this, you have richness but there’s also a vein of sweetness and tension that focuses the wine and gives the definition. Smooth and elegant, not the most vibrant, but the composure and overall character is lovely. Higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon than usual in the grand vin. A yield of 47hl/ha. 5% Petit Verdot completes the blend. A yield of 29hl/ha. A yield of 47hl/ha. 40% new oak barrels.