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VINUM: "Wie oft mit strahlendem Duft, sehr komplex, floral und verspielt, Veilchen, Minze über roter Frucht; am Gaumen feingliedrig, frisch, mit grossem Spannungsbogen, baut am mittleren Gaumen aus, bleibt dabei straff, zupackendes Tannin, hervorragende Säure; rotfruchtig, mit Blutorangen und einer deutlichen Mineralik im Abgang. Den Jahrgang sehr schön interpretiert. Empfehlenswert."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Flowers, strawberries, chocolate, black cherries, tobacco, and mint leaves compose the perfume. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, soft-textured, supple, elegant, fresh, and pure. The red fruits are refined, vibrant, and lifted, displaying freshness, length, and complexity in the finish. The wine blends 43% Cabernet Franc, 43% Merlot, and 14% Cabernet Sauvignon. 13% ABV. The harvest took place from September 25 - October 5. Drink from 2028-2050."
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FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, breitere Randaufhellung. Feine Kräuterwürze, schwarze Waldbeeren, Brombeeren, zarte Lakritze, kandierte Orangenzesten. Feine Textur, rote Waldbeeren, gute Frische, reife, seidige Tannine, ein Hauch von Süße im Nachhall, bereits gut entwickelt und zugänglich."
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ANSON: "Soft ruby in colour, medium intensity, rose petals on the nose, light, fragrant and delicate, red fruits, wild strawberries, white flowers, really pretty and well handled. 42 hl/ha yield, 30% new oak for ageing. Tasted twice, good quality. Harvest 25 September to 5 October. 30% new oak."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "A blend of 43% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Franc and 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2024 Canon la Gaffelière is a bit dark and brooding, revealing aromas of iris, flowers, gentian and oak mingled with a delicate reduction. Moderately weighted, chewy and compact, it has a lively mid-palate, brittle tannins and a spicy, licorice-inflected finish."
