Chateau Canon-la-Gaffeliere, Saint Emilion, 2015

Antonio Galloni

"The 2015 La Gaffelière is a wine of total finesse. Much less obvious and overt than most Saint-Émilions in this vintage, La Gaffelière makes its case on harmony and grace above all else. Bright, lifted Cabernet Franc-infused aromatics give the 2015 striking freshness and aromatic presence. The flavors are bright and nuanced to the core, with plenty of red cherry, espresso and floral notes. But back to the basics. In 2015 La Gaffelière is a wine that stands out because of its impeccable balance and sense of proportion. I loved it. Tasted two times." -Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

"Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 La Gaffeliere has a slightly reticent, broody nose of black truffles, fertile loam and mossy bark over a core of warm plums, crushed black berries and black cherries plus a touch of iron ore. Medium to full-bodied with firm and very finely grained tannins with layers of softly spoken fruit and great freshness, it finishes long." -Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Decanter

"Malet Roquefort is here reaping the benefits of years of careful work in the vineyard and cellar. The chewy tannins almost pull you up as the sense of retraction on the palate is so marked. It's bright and tight, with thrilling black fruit and good balance, showing how alcohol levels are a guide and not a flag in the sand. Drinking Window 2023-2040."

"Enticing warm plum, fig and blackberry compote notes roll through, inlaid with singed alder and tobacco accents. There's a light tug of warm cast iron and another wave of fruit after that, all supported by well-buried chalky minerality. This is a very strong showing and has put on some weight since the barrel tasting. Best from 2020 through 2040." -James Molesworth

"The superrich wine has fine acidity that shows through the velvety tannins. It is a wine that is already finely balanced, with elegant and perfumed blackberry fruits." -Roger Voss