Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé B

2020

50% Merlot
40% Cabernet Franc
10% Cabernet Sauvignon

Region: Bordeaux 

ESTATE HISTORY

The history sanctioned Château Canon La Gaffelière as one of the most famous Saint-Emilion wines. In 1971, the Earl Joseph-Hubert Von Neipperg, loyal to eight centuries of viticultural traditions in the family, acquired this property, the administration of which will be given in 1985 to his son Stephan. During a few years, heavy investments combined with a perfect knowledge of the Saint-Emilion soil led to the rebirth of Château Canon La Gaffelière. In 2014, the estate is certified in Organic Agriculture, which match their environmental idea.

TERROIR

Average age of vines: 50 years Soil type: Clay-limestone, clay-sand at the foot of the slope.

VITICULTURE

Organic Certified by FR-BIO-10 since 2014.

WINEMAKING

Harvesting: By hand, into small crates to avoid bruising.
Sorting before and after destemming.
No crushing. The grapes arrive on a conveyor belt.
Fermentation: In temperature-controlled wooden vats for 28-35 days depending on the vintage.
Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap).
Malolactic fermentation and ageing: In new oak barrels (up to 80%) on fine lees.
Fining and filtering as necessary, depending on the vintage.
Duration of barrel ageing: 15-18 months depending on the vintage.

TASTING & FOOD PAIRINGS

Château Canon La Gaffelière offers a strong wine, very well structured, complex, pure and always elegant.

Château Canon La Gaffelière is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Also very good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.

*Please note the image is of a representative bottle. For pictures of the actual bottle please contact us.