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Chateau Canon-La-Gaffeliere 2016

Red Wine
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Item# 1684-16

Product Ratings

James Suckling 96pt
Wine Enthusiast 95pt
Wine Spectator 95pt
Vinous Media 96pt
Wine Advocate 93-95pt

Description

Located on the pied de côte (foot of the slope) south of the medieval village of Saint-Émilion, Château Canon La Gaffelière's terroir consists of clay-limestone and clay-sand soil that is very permeable and particularly efficient at retaining heat.

The choice of grape varieties is rather atypical for the appellation in light of the soil: almost a perfect 50/50 divide between Merlot and Cabernet. The Cabernets ripen early and remarkably well on Canon La Gaffelière's warm soil, adding power and aromatic complexity to Merlot's opulence to create wines of natural elegance and finesse.

In keeping with vineyard management adapted to each plot, the vat room was designed to be able to ferment and house wine made from each one in order to fine tune the final blend. Fermentation takes place slowly and temperatures are kept under close control to bring out the best the grapes have to offer. The wine is aged on the lees to enhance its intrinsic qualities and each barrel is treated individually. Non-interventionist winemaking is practised and in such a way as to make the most of vintage character.

Estate

Members of the Franconian aristocracy with a long political and agricultural tradition, the Counts von Neipperg family line can be traced back to the 12th century. Representing some eight centuries of winegrowing and winemaking experience, today Count Stephan von Neipperg manages the 9 family-owned estates, 4 of which are in Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux: Château Canon La Gaffelière, La Mondotte, Clos de l’Oratoire, Château Peyreau.

Technical data

Harvest dates: 26/09 to 15/10/2016
Yield: 42 hl/ha
Winemaking: in wooden vats for 32 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing: in new oak barrels (60%) on the lees for 17 months. No fining
Bottling: Château-bottled in June 2018 (from 4th to 7th)
Blending: 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcoholic degree: 14.5%

Vinification

A Classified Growth B from the Saint-Emilion appellation, the Château Canon La Gaffelière benefits from a vineyard planted on clay-limestone and clay-sandy soils. The wine is aged in barrels (60% in new barrels) on fine lees. The Château Canon La Gaffelière is a blend of 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.