Lot 274
CHÂTEAU CANON-LA-GAFFELIÈRE 2005 (1 MAG.) 94 WA
CHÂTEAU CANON-LA-GAFFELIÈRE 2009 (3) 95 WA
CHÂTEAU CANON-LA-GAFFELIÈRE 2010 (3) 95 WA
Lot 274 Details
CHÂTEAU CANON-LA-GAFFELIÈRE 2005 (1 mag.)
Saint-Émilion. Premier Grand Cru Classé B
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This fragrant, lush, seductive wine offers up plum, Christmas spices and crème de cassis. This dense garnet/purple wine also has loads of blackcurrant and black cherry fruit, terrific aromatics, a full-bodied mouthfeel, beautiful purity, texture, and a long, long finish. Once again, the Comte von Neipperg and his winemaking consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt have hit a home run in this vintage. This beauty is approachable, if not drinkable already, and should continue to evolve for 10-15 years. June 2015 Drink:2015-2030 WA 94
CHÂTEAU CANON-LA-GAFFELIÈRE 2009 (3)
Saint-Émilion. Premier Grand Cru Classé B
An intriguing blend of nearly 50% Merlot, a whopping 35% Cabernet Franc and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon (a somewhat unusual combination for this region), the 2009 reminds me of the 1990. A big, inky/purple-tinged wine with just over 14% natural alcohol, it exhibits exotic, flamboyant aromas of espresso roast, incense, sweet black cherries, black currants, licorice, asphalt, barbecue smoke, Christmas fruitcake and herbs. Full-bodied with silky tannins, luscious fruit, a hedonistic yet complex personality, low acidity, noticeable tannin and enviable purity, this head-turning beauty can be enjoyed over the next 15-20 years. December 2011 Drink: 2012-2032 WA 95
CHÂTEAU CANON-LA-GAFFELIÈRE 2010 (3)
Saint-Émilion. Premier Grand Cru Classé B
This wine shows wonderfully exotic tapenade, licorice, Christmas fruitcake, cedar wood, blackberry and sweet cherry notes in its strikingly provocative aromatics. On the palate, the wine is dense and full-bodied, with stunning concentration, purity, texture and length. It is full-bodied, silky smooth and seems to have more in common with the 2009 than one might expect, although the freshness and tannin levels are slightly more elevated. Drink it over the next 20+ years. February 2013 Drink: 2013-2033 WA 95