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Château Canon la Gaffelière Château Canon la Gaffelière Red wine ● Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
2018 75cl
96
RP
RP
18
RVF
RVF
94
DEC
DEC
17
B+D
B+D
Photo for illustration purposes only. Vintage sold: 2018
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In a few words ...
1er Grand Cru Classé B, the superb Château Canon-La-Gaffelière is owned by Count Stephan von Neipperg. It is located at the foot of the hill on a 19.5-hectare clay terroir, with 55% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate is now certified organic. J. Suckling: 95-96/100
Beautiful, rather atypical aromas of violets and graphite.
Tasting notes
Appearance
Ruby hue, with purplish reflection in youth.
Aroma
The notes of red fruits are very concentrated, behind them develop a wide range of aromas including vanilla and leather with aging in barrels.
Wine Fruity | Spicy
Taste
The three main varieties of the appellation come together and complement each other to magnify the whole. Merlot brings fruity, when Cabernet Sauvignon gives tannins and Cabernet Franc spicy notes.
Wine Fruity | Long
Product details
Keeps
20 years
Peak
-
Service
17°C
Grape varieties Cabernet-franc, Cabernet-sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot
Terroir Gravel clay and sand on the surface and deep iron oxides. The climate is continental, which is supported by the presence of two rivers, the Dordogne and the Isle.
Culture type
Organic
Alcohol
14.5%
Content
75cl
Decanting
30 min.
Food and wine pairings
Starters
Saffron scallop
Meat
Red meats, game
Guides reviews
96 / 100 Parker Wine Advocate
18 / 20 La Revue du Vin de France avant 2020
94 / 100 Decanter
17 / 20 Bettane et Desseauve avant 2020
95 / 100 James Suckling
98 / 100 Wine Spectator
98 / 100 Vinous
96 / 100 Wine Enthusiast
Customer reviews
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AntoineG
• 3 reviews • Registered since 2018 • Reviewed on the 2007 vintage of this wine on 02/09/2018
Simply excellent!
Château Canon la Gaffelière
Château Canon la Gaffelière is a domain from the region Bordeaux in France, that produces 20 wines available to purchase, including the wine Château Canon La Gaffelière 2018.
Appellation
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The appellation Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is part of the region of Bordeaux from France which include Château Canon la Gaffelière and its 20 cuvées. Spread over 80% red wines, but also 11% white wines, 9% rosé, this region is 6 million hectolitres per yer (80% red wines + white wines (dry, sweet and fortified), clairet and crémant rosés).
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