Château Canon la Gaffeliere Grand Cru Classé St. Emilion 2022

"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."
94-96/100 Punkte

"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% cabernet franc, 15% cabernet sauvignon and 50% merlot, From organically grown grapes."
97-98/100 Punkte

"Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Zart tabakig, ein Hauch von Kräuterwürze, Nelken, schwarze Kirschen, kandierte Orangenzesten. Komplex, saftig, feine Extraktsüße, cremige Textur, seidige Tannine, bleibt sehr gut haften, balanciert und mit guter Frische ausgestattet, ein stoffiger Speisenwein mit sicherem Reifepotenzial."
96/100 Punkte

"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." von ANTONIO GALLONI
94-96/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2032-2052

"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."
93-95/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2030 - 2055