1998 Château Canon La Gaffelière

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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 92/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Aug 2018

Critic scores

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94
94/100

Wine Spectator

17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

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17.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 17.5/20 · Drink 2006-2015, Jancis Robinson MW, Mar 2006

Very deep healthy crimson – still with notes of blue. Very rich and seductive on the nose. Fully evolved nose – very well married elements. Complete and impressive. Very fine tannins underneath should keep it going. Long. Well constructed. Rich, full and dramatic. (JR)

93 points
Robert Parker
Score 93/100 · Drink 2004-2022, Robert Parker, Apr 2001

This saturated purple-colored 1998 offers sumptuous aromas of prunes, blueberries, overripe black cherries, chocolate, coffee, and spicy new oak. Full-bodied, opulent, and expressive, this flamboyant/ostentatious effort is crammed with glycerin and extract. The tannin is sweet in this accessible, multilayered 1998. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2022.

94 points
Wine Spectator
Score 94/100 · Wine Spectator

This is very fresh and multidimensional on the nose and palate. Aromas of blackberry, grilled meat and fresh mushrooms follow through to a full body, with a solid core of firm yet silky tannins and a chocolate, berry and meaty finish. Luscious and opulent. Tight and beautiful. '88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Best after 2011. 4,580 cases made. – James Suckling, Wine Spectator2009

About the producer

Square Canon-la-Gaffeliere
Canon la Gaffeliere

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.

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Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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