In Bond Fine Wine. 2020 Château Canon La Gaffeliere, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France. Grand Cru Classé • Red Bordeaux in 12x75cl. Top critic score: 97/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2027–2044. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 95–97/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 25/05/2021
Lots of blue fruits, leafy herbs, chocolate, and earthy goodness emerge from the 2020 Chateau Canon-La-Gaffeliere, a medium to full-bodied, dense, focused, elegant Saint-Emilion that needs plenty of air to show at its best. The purity of fruit is remarkable, and while it starts out tight and focused, it blossoms with air, showing a more expansive, layered, rich yet still fresh texture that keeps…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 97/100 · Vinous, 23/02/2023 · Drink 2030-2050
The 2020 Canon La Gaffeli're is heady, sumptuous and totally exotic. A wine of depth and striking intensity, the 2020 possesses tremendous balance right out of the gate. Ripe red plum, blood orange, pomegranate, spice and leather all meld together effortlessly. There's real presence and depth here. Time in the glass brings out the purity of the flavors. The blend is 55% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc…