The richness and refinement of a Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé
Sensory Features:The 2022 Canon-La-Gaffeliere soars out of the glass with a rush of exotic floral and spice notes. Rose petal, mint, white pepper, chalk, lavender and mocha make a strong first impression. Lithe and elegant, but with plenty of understated power, the 2022 is an absolute jewel of a wine.
Grape Varieties: 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc & 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Estate: Château Canon-La-Gaffelière is a prestigious wine estate founded in the 17th century in the Bordeaux region. Located to the south of the medieval town of Saint-Émilion, Château Canon-La-Gaffelière has been under the management of Stephan von Neipperg since 1983. Belonging to a German family steeped in viticulture for almost 8 centuries, Stephan von Neipperg manages Château Canon-La-Gaffelière with passion and talent, following a resolutely modern approach to viticulture.
Vineyard: Château Canon-La-Gaffelière 2022 is a Saint-Émilion wine produced from a 19.75-hectare vineyard planted on clay-limestone and clay-sand soils. Managed on a plot-by-plot basis, this atypical vineyard receives all the attention it needs and is farmed using certified organic methods.
Winemaking & Ageing: Harvest from 6 to 22 September. Vinification in wooden vats. Extraction by pneumatic punching down. Vatting for 32 days. Aged on fine lees in barrels (40% new).
