Château Canon-La Gaffelière - St Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé 'B' 2017 (750ml)
Price: $143.99
| Producer | Château Canon-La Gaffelière |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Varietal | Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Sku | 205689 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Wine Advocate: 97 Points
The 2017 La Gaffeliere is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the nose is a little closed to begin, slowly unfurling to reveal fragrant scents of kirsch, black raspberries and warm plums plus suggestions of unsmoked cigars, rosehip tea and underbrush. Medium-bodied, the palate has fantastic elegance and sophistication, with tons of bright, perfumed fruit and exquisitely ripe tannins, finishing with bags of freshness and energy. Since the lower-lying sections of La Gaffeliere were affected by frost this year, this wine mainly comes from the section up on the Saint-Émilion plateau, near Ausone. Truly impressive!
Wine Spectator: 93 Points
Wine Enthusiast
Floral and elegant from the start, with lilac and violet notes streaming forth, followed by cassis, cherry puree and raspberry reduction flavors. A lovely snap of anise and a subtle apple wood accent help to frame the finish, which shows good latent energy. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2022 through 2038. 5,833 cases made.
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