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Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere - Premier Grand Cru Classe Saint Emilion 2016 (750ml)

 
WS
95-98
JS
95-96

Price: $134.99

Our Price: $119.99

Producer Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Subregion St Emillion
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Vintage 2016
Sku 1002546
Size 750ml

Wine Spectator 95 Points This delivers a very fresh, juicy ball of red and black currant preserve flavors laced liberally with bramble, roasted apple wood and sweet tobacco notes. Shows terrific purity, energy and drive, with a piercing echo of minerality through the mouthwatering finish.

Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere 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.

Wine Spectator: 95-98 Points

This delivers a very fresh, juicy ball of red and black currant preserve flavors laced liberally with bramble, roasted apple wood and sweet tobacco notes. Shows terrific purity, energy and drive, with a piercing echo of minerality through the mouthwatering finish.

James Suckling: 95-96 Points

Lovely silky texture and dark fruit to this wine underlining richness and decadence. Medium to full body and a long finish.

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