I really like this producer. That's probably because the wine is made in the international style (e.g. California and Austrialia. Big and ripe, but still with the elegance of Bordeaux.)
- 1990 Château Canon-la-Gaffelière - St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France (7/14/2004)
Wow! What a great wine! Color was dark red with no thinning visible at the edge. The nose was just gigantic, with tobacco, earth, some acidity and black fruit. On the palate it had a good acid backbone to start, moving on to a great mid palate. This wine is hedonistic, extracted, lush, and chewy. The finish was smooth, with mild tannins and went on for a long time. I've had three bottles of this so far. Two of them have been like this, but one - for some reason - wasn't as much fun. Other than the '83 Cheval Blanc, and the '89 Montrose, this is the best Bordeaux I've ever had. (95 pts.) - 1999 Château Canon-la-Gaffelière - St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France (4/23/2004)
If all 99 Bordeaux were like this, 99 would be better than 2000! The wine is dark, brooding and an opaque deep red in the glass: on sight alone, no one is going to mistake this for a Haut Brion or pinot noir. It has a fine aroma, with good fruit and hints of smoky tobacco and spice. The palate gets your attention right away with its silky and mouth filling taste. It is not overly complex, but nor is it overly simple. It is full-bodied, very well balanced with an extended finish. This is an outstanding wine. (92 pts.)
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