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Canon la Gaffelière 2005 75cl

1er Grand Cru Classé B | St. Emilion | Bordeaux | France
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19 Rene Gabriel
Sattes Purpur mit Lilaschimmer. Tolles, dichtes Würzbouquet, das von ausgereiftem Cabernet-Franc parfümiert wird, viel Pflaumen, Edelhölzer und Schwarzteenoten. Im Gaumen veloursartige Textur, samtig, füllig mit blaubeerigem, sanft malzigem Fruchttouch, erhabenes, aromatisches Finale. Zweifelsohne einer der allerbesten Weine dieses immer zuverlässigen Weingutes. Kann in seiner besten Genussreife (um 2013) 19/20 erreichen! Primeurwertung: 18/20. 07: Warmes, würziges Bouquet, deutliche, grosse Cabernet-Franc-Note. Im Gaumen komplex, zeigt eine geniale Grösse und gehört zu den allerbesten Jahrgängen dieses Weingutes. beginnen (2013 - 2030)
19 Rene Gabriel
Sattes Purpur mit Lilaschimmer. Tolles, dichtes Würzbouquet, das von ausgereiftem Cabernet-Franc parfümiert wird, viel Pflaumen, Edelhölzer und Schwarzteenoten. Im Gaumen veloursartige Textur, samtig, füllig mit blaubeerigem, sanft malzigem Fruchttouch, erhabenes, aromatisches Finale. Zweifelsohne einer der allerbesten Weine dieses immer zuverlässigen Weingutes. Kann in seiner besten Genussreife (um 2013) 19/20 erreichen! Primeurwertung: 18/20. 07: Warmes, würziges Bouquet, deutliche, grosse Cabernet-Franc-Note. Im Gaumen komplex, zeigt eine geniale Grösse und gehört zu den allerbesten Jahrgängen dieses Weingutes. beginnen (2013 - 2030)
94 Robert Parker
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.
94 Wine Spectator
For opulence, decadence, and sexiness, this 2005 is hard to resist. One of the vintage?s most flamboyant efforts, it is a gorgeous blend of 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. With a stunningly exotic nose of espresso roast, a juicy meat and herb concoction, spice box, chocolate, incense, and copious quantities of sweet, ripe black cherry and blackberry fruit, this full-throttle St.-Emilion exhibits good structure (because of the vintage?s sound acid levels) and high, but velvety tannin. It is a brilliant effort from proprietor Stephan von Neipperg. I would not discount its aging potential as the 1990, which I thought would have a short aging curve, is still going strong at age 18. The 2005 should easily last 20-25 years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030.
94 Robert Parker
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.
94 Wine Spectator
For opulence, decadence, and sexiness, this 2005 is hard to resist. One of the vintage?s most flamboyant efforts, it is a gorgeous blend of 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. With a stunningly exotic nose of espresso roast, a juicy meat and herb concoction, spice box, chocolate, incense, and copious quantities of sweet, ripe black cherry and blackberry fruit, this full-throttle St.-Emilion exhibits good structure (because of the vintage?s sound acid levels) and high, but velvety tannin. It is a brilliant effort from proprietor Stephan von Neipperg. I would not discount its aging potential as the 1990, which I thought would have a short aging curve, is still going strong at age 18. The 2005 should easily last 20-25 years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030.
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Château Canon La Gaffelière
Château Canon-la-Gaffelière lies just south of the medieval village of Saint-Émilion amongst the lower-lying limestone slopes of the appellation. The nearly 20-hectare vineyard is currently owned and run by Stéphan von Neipperg, who owns the Saint-Émilion Clos de l’Oratoire, as well as the overachieving Château d’Aiguilhe in Côtes de Castillon. Canon-la-Gaffelière is now one of von Neipperg’s remarkable labels, classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé B property, the château fluently exemplifies his new vision. The style here, as with all of his wines, is sumptuous and supple, with meticulously unified oak and soft, velvety tannins making the blend unpredictably approachable after just three or four years’ patience. As of 2014, the estate has been completely Certified Organic. Headed by Stéphan, this step forward, supported by his tireless efforts in both the modernization of the viticulture and viniculture practices, are vital components that contribute to the château’s overall success. The Grand Vin, Canon-la-Gaffelière, vintage after vintage is elegant, well-structured and unfailing long on the palate.