Chateau Canon-la-Gaffeliere
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Chateau Canon-la-Gaffeliere,
For laying down,
Saturated but not impenetrable colour, with a plum note on the nose allied to some coolness and blackcurrant. There is a high percentage of both Cabernets here – 38% Cabernet Franc and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon – which add structure and freshness to the richer Merlot red fruit and makes you think of Figeac. Fine tannins and medium body show that this isn’t overworked, a trait often seen in the past with St. Emilion. This is right up there with the 2009 and 2010. Give it a decade in the cellar and this will be highly rewarding.
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Château Canon-la-Gaffelière is owned by Comte von Neipperg. Located in the centre of the St.Emilion appellation, due south of St.Emilion town, the property has a similar climate to that enjoyed by both St.Emilion and Pomerol: more continental than the maritime Médoc, with generally more spring rainfall, though less in summer and winter.
Canon-la-Gaffelière's 19.5 hectares of vineyards (Merlot 55%, Cabernet Franc 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%) lie at the base of the`Côtes', on relatively flat, sandy-gravel topsoil and sandy-clay subsoil.
Vinification at Canon-la-Gaffelière is traditional: up to 4 weeks in temperature-controlled-wooden vats followed by up to 18 months' maturation in oak barrels, 50% new. It is classified as a Grand Cru Classé.