Château Canon La Gaffelière 2013

Tiny yield (10 hl/ha). Cabernet notes and freshness. Maintains its elegance but with a lighter frame and depth. Pure and long. Harmonious. 2018-2028. 17/20 (= 94/100).

This is a warm, rich wine with spicy black-fruit flavors. Touches of coffee have come through with the wood aging. Bright acidity gives a touch of freshness to the firm tannins at the end. Drink this generous, while still serious wine from 2020. Roger Voss.

A soft and silky Canon la Gaffeliere with chocolate, berry, and light mineral undertones. Medium body, juicy finish. Drink or hold.

Quelle réussite ! Stephan Neipperg a sorti le grand jeu avec ce vin coloré et minutieusement élaboré, au nez fruité, mûr et frais, à la bouche finement pulpeuse, très fruitée, très bien construite, savoureuse et noble dans son toucher et son goût. Bonne finale délicatement parfumée. C’est très bon. Assemblage 70% merlot, 25% cabernet franc, 5% cabernet sauvignon.

The 2013 Canon la Gaffelière has a pretty nose in the context of the vintage: no under-ripeness here and nicely defined with scents of black cherries, iodine, violet and cedar. The palate is soft and supple on the entry with light tannin, a touch of mocha tinging the red and black fruit, leading to a structured finish that is simple but lingers in satisfying fashion. This easy-going Saint Emilion should provide a decade's worth of pleasure. 2016-2028. Neal Martin.