1 | Wine | Red Bordeaux Blend, 86 to 90, 2003

"Performing slightly better this year than last, the soft, plum/purple-hued 2003 possesses an attractive nose of charcoal-infused blackberries, a corpulent texture, fine density, concentration, and length, low acidity, and a plump, up-front style." 89-92 pts.

"The 2003 is a soft, relatively evolved style of wine. Up-front and forward, with a complex, perfumed (smoke, incense, fruitcake) style, it offers creme de cassis, cherry, plum, fig, incense, and cedar characteristics on the palate. The round, opulent attack quickly fades in the finish. Nevertheless, it possesses plenty of appeal, and is the most accessible Canon-La-Gaffeliere I have tasted." Reviewed by Robert Parker.

"Good dark ruby-red. Sappy, liqueur-like aromas of maraschino cherry, cassis, licorice and smoky oak. Sweet, supple and chocolatey, with reasonably fresh flavors of framboise, cassis and violet." Reviewed by Stephen Tanzer. 87-90 pts.

"Reignac is the poster child for a modern-styled, “better than its pedigree” Bordeaux Superieur. The wine’s high quality is a testament to the exceptional commitment demonstrated by proprietor Yves Vatelot. The elegant, spicy 2003 Reignac reveals sweet cassis fruit, notions of smoke and herbs, supple tannin, and low acidity." Reviewed by Robert Parker.