2013 Canon la Gaffeliere
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Robert Parker
Neal Martin
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Tasted blind. Mid garnet. Red cherry fruit. Leafy, fresh. Powdery tannins but rounded out overall. Easy to drink. Dry finish. (JH)
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.
Modern, unblemished fruit on the nose. Lovely purity, smooth yet firm tannin that will support mid-term bottle maturation. For a challenging vintage, this captures great fruit quality and has admirable structure – drinkable now but with ample potential. (RH)
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.