Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere 2014

WINE SPECTATOR: "This cuts a wide swath, with mouthwatering tobacco and warm ganache notes leading the way, followed by a wave of fig, blackberry and black currant preserves. Shows remarkable definition already, even though the structure is strident. Tempting now, but just put this in the back of the cellar. Best from 2020 through 2035. 4,083 cases made, 350 cases imported. — JM"

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Fresh, flowery, elegant, refined and with a beautiful, purity of fruit, freshness, silky textures "

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "93–95. Barrel Sample. Superripe fruits dominate this wine. It is generous and full in the mouth, the tannins and structure buried within the fruity richness. The finish shows ample freshness."

JAMES SUCKLING: "This is a big, rich wine with masses of ripe black-fruit aromas and a lot of supple, dry tannins that support the full body very nicely. Drink in 2020 but delicious now."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2014 Canon la Gaffeliere has a fruit-driven, powerful bouquet with rounded raspberry, kirsch, mulberry and light honeyed scents that seem pure and seductive. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated red plum and tart cherry fruit. There is a spicy residue on the back palate with fine structure and poise towards the finish. As ever, a well-crafted, quite delicious Canon la Gaffeliere that should age with style. If the 2014 Canon doesn't quite deliver the opulence for you, then this suits the bill."

DECANTER: "Organically certified. Zesty, dark fruit, good vineyard expression. Fresh, vibrant palate. Fine, textured tannins."