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. From France. — J.M.

Fresh, flowery, elegant, refined and with a beautiful, purity of fruit, freshness, silky textures and length in its, ripe, sweet, dark, red berry fruit, filled finish. This should age quite nicely. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-tasting-note/?vintage=2014&wine=Chateau%20Canon-la-Gaffeliere

The 2014 Canon la Gaffeliere is medium to deep garnet-brick in color. Scents of fragrant soil and tobacco leaf give way to notions of dried cherries and mulberries with suggestions of dried flowers and fallen leaves. The medium-bodied palate is classically styled and nicely mature, with firm grainy tannins and well-knit freshness, finishing with a spicy kick.

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. - Neal Martin

The 2014 Canon-la-Gaffelière has a well-defined nose, fresher than some of its peers, and is a mixture of red and black fruit, cedar and mint. This feels composed. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red berry fruit and fine tannins, clean and fresh with much better weight on the finish than its peers. This is one of the superior Saint-Émilion wines this year. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting. -- Neal Martin