97 Vinous
The 2019 Canon La Gaffelière is utterly fabulous. All the elements come together in a Saint-Émilion that dazzles with its completeness and total sense of balance. Raspberry jam, blood orange, spice, lavender and dried flowers infuse the 2019 with captivating nuance. La Gaffelière is a rich, potent wine that exudes class and pedigree right out of the gate. In a word: superb. -- Antonio Galloni
97 James Suckling
Aromas of dark plums, blueberries, bark, dried leaves, mahogany, licorice and nutmeg. It’s medium-to full-bodied with silky, ripe tannins. Layered and supple with a stylish and polished finish. Voluptuous. One of the best in a long time. Drink from 2026.
97 Vinous
The 2019 Canon La Gaffelière is utterly fabulous. All the elements come together in a Saint-Émilion that dazzles with its completeness and total sense of balance. Raspberry jam, blood orange, spice, lavender and dried flowers infuse the 2019 with captivating nuance. La Gaffelière is a rich, potent wine that exudes class and pedigree right out of the gate. In a word: superb. -- Antonio Galloni
96 Robert Parker
The 2019 Canon la Gaffelière has turned out brilliantly, bursting from the glass with a dramatic bouquet of wild berries, blood orange, exotic spices, rose petals, violets and burning embers. Full-bodied, ample and layered, it's supple and perfumed, with a deep core of lively fruit, melting tannins and a long, saline finish. This contains the highest proportion of Cabernet Franc of any of Stephan Von Neipperg's wines, which no doubt helps to account for its singular personality.
96 Robert Parker
The 2019 Canon la Gaffelière has turned out brilliantly, bursting from the glass with a dramatic bouquet of wild berries, blood orange, exotic spices, rose petals, violets and burning embers. Full-bodied, ample and layered, it's supple and perfumed, with a deep core of lively fruit, melting tannins and a long, saline finish. This contains the highest proportion of Cabernet Franc of any of Stephan Von Neipperg's wines, which no doubt helps to account for its singular personality.
18 Rene Gabriel
20: Fassprobe. Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Das Bouquet ist im Moment erstaunlich zugänglich, dunkle Rosen und Minze, vermischt mit einer grosszügigen Ration von Heidelbeeren und Holunder. Im Gaumen überrascht er mit seinen seidig anmutenden Tanninen. Er gibt sich saftig mit toller Länge. Ein grosser, gleichzeitig auch unkomplizierter Canon-La-Gaffelière den man allenfalls relativ früh und auch sehr lange geniessen kann. Also ein toller Saint Emilion für Ungeduldige. (18/20).
18 Rene Gabriel
20: Fassprobe. Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Das Bouquet ist im Moment erstaunlich zugänglich, dunkle Rosen und Minze, vermischt mit einer grosszügigen Ration von Heidelbeeren und Holunder. Im Gaumen überrascht er mit seinen seidig anmutenden Tanninen. Er gibt sich saftig mit toller Länge. Ein grosser, gleichzeitig auch unkomplizierter Canon-La-Gaffelière den man allenfalls relativ früh und auch sehr lange geniessen kann. Also ein toller Saint Emilion für Ungeduldige. (18/20).
94 Wine Spectator
Pepper, bay and roasted tobacco notes give this a distinct persona out of the gate, while sous bois and mulled plum, black currant and black cherry fruit flavors fill in behind. Singed juniper and alder hints add form through the finish. Serious kudos for its range and character, but may be a touch too old school for some folks. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2024 through 2038. —J.M. <br/>
94 Wine Spectator
Pepper, bay and roasted tobacco notes give this a distinct persona out of the gate, while sous bois and mulled plum, black currant and black cherry fruit flavors fill in behind. Singed juniper and alder hints add form through the finish. Serious kudos for its range and character, but may be a touch too old school for some folks. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2024 through 2038. —J.M. <br/>
