2022 Canon la Gaffeliere Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
Reg: $94.94
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REVIEWS

JS 98 JL 98 JD 97 TWI 97 WA 96 VN 96 DC 95 JA 94
JS 98

jamessuckling.com, April 2023

(JS 97-98 points) Redcurrants with dark chocolate and hints of fresh herbs like basil and thyme on the nose. Full-bodied with a beautiful center palate and a lovely fine tannin texture. Extremely long. Classy. 35%...
JL 98

TheWineCellarInsider.com, May 2023

(96-98 points) Deep, and dark in color, the wine opens with flowers, oceanic influences, plums, smoke, licorice, and black cherries. On the palate, the wine is concentrated, opulent, polished, vibrant, silky and fresh...
JD 97

jebdunnuck.com, May 2023

(95-97 points) The 2022 Château Canon-La-Gaffelière is brilliant stuff and should be snatched up by readers. Black cherries, iron, tapenade, and exotic floral notes all define the aromatics, and it's full-bodied, with a...
TWI 97

The Wine Independent, May 2023

(95 - 97 points) The 2022 Canon la Gaffeliere is blended of 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. Yields were 47 hl/ha and it is aging in 40% new oak. Deep garnet-purple in color, it opens with a...
WA 96

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2023

(WA 94-96 points) 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...
VN 96

Vinous, May 2023

(VN 94-96 points) 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...
DC 95

Decanter, April 2023

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...
JA 94

janeanson.com, April 2023

Intense blackberry, raspberry, loganberry fruit chracter, love that this is ripe but not overly sweet, has confident sinewy and muscular tannins, well balanced by a ton of fresh fruit with juice and character. Great...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Saint Emilion
Vintage 2022
Size 750ML
Closure Cork

The 2022 Canon la Gaffeliere is a Bordeaux Blend from the prestigious Saint Emilion region in Bordeaux, France. This red wine is a true masterpiece, showcasing the artistry and expertise of Canon la Gaffeliere, a renowned producer in the region.

In the glass, this wine is deep and dark, exuding an air of elegance and sophistication. The aromatics are captivating, with notes of flowers, oceanic influences, plums, smoke, licorice, and black cherries. It is a complex bouquet that draws you in, promising a truly exceptional tasting experience.

On the palate, the 2022 Canon la Gaffeliere is concentrated and opulent. It has a silky and polished texture that is both vibrant and fresh. The wine unfolds with multiple layers of flavors, including chocolate-covered plums, black cherries, espresso, crushed stones, and spices. What sets this wine apart is its impeccable balance, freshness, and purity in the fruits. It is a harmonious blend of 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, each varietal contributing its own unique characteristics to the final blend.

Notable wine critics have also praised this wine for its exceptional quality. Renowned wine critic Jeff Leve has awarded it an impressive score of 98 points, describing it as a wine that is polished, vibrant, and poised to age gracefully until 2055. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate has also given it a score of 96 points, highlighting its ample and fleshy nature, powdery tannins, and long, saline finish.

The 2022 Canon la Gaffeliere is a wine that exudes class and finesse. It is a wine that demands attention and appreciation, making it a must-have for any serious wine collector or connoisseur. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for future enjoyment, this wine is sure to leave a lasting impression.