The 2021 Canon la Gaffeliere is beautiful, bursting from the glass with aromas of rose petals, lilac, sweet berry fruit, burning embers and warm spices. Medium to full-bodied, seamless and elegant, with a fleshy core of fruit, lively acids and beautifully refined tannins, it`s the highlight of the von Neipperg portfolio this year. Cabernet Franc, as usual, takes the lead. 93-95 points

The 2021 Canon La Gaffeliere is striking. Aromatic and expressive, with no hard edges, the 2021 impresses with its balance and overall harmony. All the elements are so nicely integrated. Crushed red berry fruit, white flowers, mint, rose petal and orange zest all race through this super-appealing, mid-weight Saint-Emilion. The 2021 is so well put together. It`s is such a sensual wine. 94-96 points

The 2021 Canon La Gaffeliere was picked September 28 to October 14 at 30hL/ha and contains a little more Cabernet Franc this year (45%). It has an elegant, pure bouquet, unfurling to offer dark cherries, incense and violet aromas; the new oak (40%) is well integrated. The refined, understated palate is quite mineral-driven, featuring black truffle and ground black pepper and turning spicy toward the finish. Displaying fine complexity, this Canon-la-Gaffeliere should give 15–20 years of drinking pleasure. 91-93 points