Saint-Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classe B 2011

"It's almost Burgundian in texture and weight ... Very fine indeed." - James Suckling

Anmeldelser af Château Canon la Gaffelière St-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2011

93/100 Wine Spectator "Offers a deliciously mouthwatering range of red currant, damson plum, blackberry and loganberry fruit, spiced with hints of black tea and cinnamon and backed by a long, briary, fine-grained finish. A sleek, refined wine that should age well."

92/100 James Suckling "This is very refined and pretty for the vintage with plum, berry and light chocolate character. It’s almost Burgundian in texture and weight. Shows the finesse of the cabernet franc in the blend. Very fine indeed."

92/100 Wine Enthusiast "Great juicy black fruits shine through this rich and complex wine that shows considerable style. The aftertaste is full of fresher acidity and juicy berry fruits."

91/100 Vinous 91/100 Robert Parker

Bag om Château Canon la Gaffelière

“Hvis du kan tale fransk, kan du også lave vin.” Beskeden var klar, da tyskfødte Grev Stephan von Neipperg i 1985 fik overdraget Canon-La-Gaffelière af sin far.

Stephan allierede sig med ønologen Stephane Derenoncourt, og der blev investeret heftigt i forbedring af beplantninger og produktionsfaciliteter. Det ultimative duelighedsbevis kom i 2012, da rødvinen blev forfremmet til Premier Grand Cru Classé B. Så fulgte en plads som nr. 7 på Wine Spectators Top 100, og de forjættede 100 point ligger næppe langt ude i fremtiden.

Siden 2014 certificeret økologisk, og der eksperimenteres med biodynamiske praksisser.