Château Canon-La-Gaffelière - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2018 4df5d4d9d819b397555d03cedf085f48

Decanter.com

95 / 100

byJane Ansonthe1/12/2021

WeinWisser

19 / 20

the5/7/2019

Vinous

95-98 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/3/2019

The 2018 Canon La Gaffelière is extraordinary. Fresh, vibrant and bursting at the seams with energy, the 2018 takes full advantage of all the work Stephan von Neipperg and his team have implemented at their properties. Expressive floral and savory notes add myriad shades of nuance to a dark, sumptuous Saint-Émilion that melds together aromatic intensity and fruit richness. Even with all of its intensity, the 2018 retains an element of translucence that is beguiling. The blend is 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, which is to say a bit more Cabernet than in the past. Tasted two times.

Vinifera

94-96 /

byJacques Perrinthe5/1/2019

Robe grenat. Nez un peu sombre sur les épices, la mine de crayon, puis apparaissent les notes fruitées. Le vin est doté d'une certaine complexité. le corps est finement tramé, ascendant, avec un tanin sapide, légèrement salin, très jolie finale. Un des plus fins CLG des dernières années. Un vin avec une belle vinosité. 

La Revue du Vin de France

17,5-18,5 / 20

the4/24/2019

The Wine Cellar Insider

96-98 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/23/2019

Full-bodied, graceful and sensuous, this wine is packed with layers of luscious fruits. The purity of the berries stands out this year, as does the length, density and energy. In the finish you'll find velvety plums, cherries, licorice, chocolate and spice. The wine was made from a blend of 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, reaching 14% alcohol, the harvest took place September 17 to October 4.

Wine Advocate

94-96 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/23/2019

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Canon la Gaffeliere has a fantastically exuberant nose of preserved plums, blueberry compote and black cherry pie with hints of menthol, mocha, Sichuan pepper and garrigue plus wafts of lavender and tilled soil. Full-bodied, concentrated and wonderfully decadent, it has a firm yet plush texture and just enough freshness in the background, finishing long with a menthol lift.

Wine Enthusiast

94-96 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/17/2019

This already shows sophistication in a stream of black currant fruit set alongside the firm tannins that are still developing. Its structure and juicy berry fruits give richness and freshness at the end while also promising aging.

Jamessuckling.com

94-95 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/12/2019

A lovely, fruity and juicy red with mineral and dried-tea character. Full and tightly structured with a long and flavorful finish. Tight at the moment, but shows momentum and depth.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

89 / 100

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/8/2019

Wine Spectator

95-98 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/3/2019

A bright, mineral-driven style in the making, with the chalky aspect leading the way, quickly followed by a racy stream of red currant, raspberry and cherry coulis flavors. Has the grip of the vintage, but this is piercingly focused in feel.