Chateau Canon-La-Gaffeliere label
Chateau Canon-La-Gaffeliere bottle

Chateau Canon-La-Gaffeliere 2016

Red Wine

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Item# 1684-16

Product Ratings

James Suckling 96pt
Robert Parker 93-95pt
Wine Enthusiast 95pt
Wine Spectator 95pt
Vinous Media 96pt

Estate

Members of the Franconian aristocracy with a long political and agricultural tradition, the Counts von Neipperg family line can be traced back to the 12th century. Representing some eight centuries of winegrowing and winemaking experience, today Count Stephan von Neipperg manages the 9 family-owned estates, 4 of which are in Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux: Château Canon La Gaffelière, La Mondotte, Clos de l’Oratoire, Château Peyreau.

Technical data

Harvest dates: 26/09 to 15/10/2016
Yield: 42 hl/ha
Winemaking: in wooden vats for 32 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing: in new oak barrels (60%) on the lees for 17 months. No fining
Bottling: Château-bottled in June 2018 (from 4th to 7th)
Blending: 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcoholic degree: 14.5%

Vinification

A Classified Growth B from the Saint-Emilion appellation, the Château Canon La Gaffelière benefits from a vineyard planted on clay-limestone and clay-sandy soils. The wine is aged in barrels (60% in new barrels) on fine lees. The Château Canon La Gaffelière is a blend of 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.