The 2016 Canon la Gaffeliere, a Bordeaux Blend from Saint Emilion, France, has garnered high praise from several esteemed wine critics. This wine, produced by Canon la Gaffeliere, is a blend of 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, matured in 60% new French oak.

James Suckling awarded this wine a score of 96, noting its "complex aromas" of sweet tobacco, black truffles, blueberries, and blackberries, and highlighting its "structure with finesse and purity." He describes it as a "fabulous young wine" suggesting it be enjoyed from 2023 onwards.

Wine Spectator also commended the wine with a 95-point score, describing a "fresh, juicy ball of red and black currant preserve flavors" and emphasizing its "terrific purity, energy and drive." This publication recommends drinking it between 2022 and 2038.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, with a 95-point score, calls it "one of the most cerebral aromatics" with a "very well balanced" palate. Neal Martin praises its fresh and linear finish, comparing it favorably to the 2015 vintage.

Wine Enthusiast highlights its "bold tannins, rich fruit and good acidity," suggesting it is both powerful and fresh, with a recommendation to drink from 2025. Additionally, Jeff Leve, in his excellent review, rated it 96 points, praising its "purity, elegance, length, and depth" and predicting improvement over the next 20 years.

Jeb Dunnuck, with another 95-point score, lauds its "elegant and seamless" profile, noting its "brilliant minerality" and "silky tannins." The Wine Independent, giving it the highest score of 98, describes it as "full-on rich and decadent," with "velvety tannins" and a "finishing with epic length."

Overall, the 2016 Canon la Gaffeliere is recognized for its complexity, elegance, and aging potential, making it a standout vintage.