Château Canon la Gaffelière Château Canon la Gaffelière Red wine ● Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

1979 75cl

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Château Canon La Gaffelière - Château Canon la Gaffelière - 1979 - Rouge

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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

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

Content

75cl

Decanting

30 min.

Food and wine pairings

Starters

Saffron scallop

Meat

Red meats, game

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AntoineG • 3 reviews • Registered since 2018 • Reviewed on the 2007 vintage of this wine on 02/09/2018

Simply excellent!