2003 Canon la Gaffeliere
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Tasting Notes
Lots of blackberry, vanilla and cherry on the nose. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Well-structured. Solid wine here. Best after 2010. 3,755 cases made. – James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2006
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Jancis Robinson MW
More reviews and scores
Very bright crimson. Pretty hot and ripe – almost animal. Relatively soft and easy and opulent. Markedly gentle tannins compared to the rest – as though deliberately made for early drinking. Feet up!www.jancisrobinson.com, 03 Nov 2005
Lots of Asian soy, licorice and Christmas fruitcake notes intermingled with notions of red and black fruits and spice box emerge from this dark plum/garnet-colored (with just a bit of pink at the edge), medium to full-bodied, opulent, round, juicy, hedonistic 2003. Enjoy it over the next 4-5 years. Wine Advocate.August, 2014
About the producer
Owned by the Von Niepperg family (along with one of the original garage wines, La Mondotte), Ch. Canon-la-Gaffelière is known for its opulent, plush style of Saint-Emilion and high percentage of Cabernet.