### 2023 Canon la Gaffeliere [Bordeaux Blend] 750
**Varietal:** Bordeaux Blend
**Vintage:** 2023
**Country:** France
**Region:** Bordeaux
**Sub-region:** Saint Emilion
**Producer:** Canon la Gaffeliere
**Color:** Red
**Closure:** Cork
**Alcohol Percent:** Not Listed
The 2023 Canon la Gaffeliere is a Bordeaux blend featuring 45% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot, and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. This red wine from the Saint Emilion sub-region of Bordeaux has garnered high praise from several distinguished reviewers, with multiple 97-point scores.
James Suckling scored it 97 points, describing it as showing "al-dente fruit with raspberries, orange peel and other hints of bitter citrus." He highlighted its "medium-bodied" nature with "creamy and medium, round tannins leading to a salty finish." Suckling also noted the prominent influence of Cabernet Franc, suggesting it might surpass the 2022 vintage.
Vinous also awarded the 2023 Canon la Gaffeliere a 97-point score. Antonio Galloni noted its "powerful, dense" character, emphasizing its "textural intensity" and compelling balance. Galloni described the wine as featuring "dark red-toned fruit, pomegranate, spice, blood orange, mint and dried herbs," with tannins that are "present but also buried by the fruit."
Jeff Leve echoed these high ratings, giving it 97 points as well. He depicted the aroma as akin to "walking into a flower shop, carrying a basket of black raspberries, peppery cherries, and plums." Leve praised its "silky, refined, long, pure, and elegant" finish, enriched with "spice, mint, cigar wrappers, and licorice."
The Wine Independent also rated it 97 points. Lisa Perrotti-Brown lauded its "deep garnet-purple" color and "exuberant notes of fresh black and red currants, kirsch, and wild blueberries." She emphasized its "tightly wound and refreshing" palate with "firm fine-grained tannins and bright crunchy red and black berry flavors."
Other reviewers like Jane Anson, Jeb Dunnuck, and Decanter rated it slightly lower, at 94 points, but still praised its overall quality. Anson highlighted its "intense ruby colour" and "satiny texture," while Decanter noted its "rich aromatics" and "structured and elegant" nature.
Overall, the 2023 Canon la Gaffeliere is a highly acclaimed wine, praised for its balance, complexity, and textural richness, making it a standout choice among Bordeaux blends.