Classification | |
Type | Rouge |
Marque | Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere |
Millésime | 1994 |
Pays | France |
Région | Bordeaux, St. Emilion |
Raisin | Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend |
Volume | |
État | Extrait de son coffret en bois d'origine |
Étiquette | Parfait |
Consommable | -2014 |
Stock | 0 |
This is one of the top estates of St.-Emilion. The ambitious proprietor, Comtes de Neipperg, is to be commended on the terrific job he has done at Canon-la-Gaffeliere since the mid-eighties. A dense purple color is accompanied by strikingly pure aromas of Provencal olives, jammy cassis, and smoky pain grillee notes. Ripe and fat, this medium to full-bodied, moderately tannic, muscular yet elegant wine needs another 2-4 years of cellaring. It should keep for 16-17 years. It is an impressive, well-balanced 1994.
Caresses with fine tannins, but it's slightly closed at the moment. Medium- to full-bodied, with a silky finish. Mineral and fruit define the character.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.