Proprietor Comtes von Neipperg has done an incredible job with this estate, turning things around from a vegetal, diluted and undernourished wine in the 1970s and 1980s to something that has gotten stronger and strong ever since 1988. The dense ruby/purple 2012 offers pure blackcurrant and black cherry fruit along with some notes of Christmas spices and earth. It is full-bodied and opulent, with light tannins in the finish. This is a beauty of impeccable balance, great purity and texture. Kudos to von Neipperg, who rarely ever seems to make a mistake. Anticipated maturity: now-2030. The final blend tips the scales at 13.5% from an equal-part blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
(WA-Apr 2015)
| Product Name | Ch. Canon La Gaffeliere Premier Grand Cru Classe B St. Emilion 2003 750ml |
|---|---|
| Unit of Measure | BTL |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Region | BORDEAUX |
| Appellation | ST. EMILION |
| Vintage | 2003 |
| Rating (WA) | 90 |
| Rating (BH) | NA |
| Rating (WS) | 91 |
