France Bordeaux Saint Emilion Château Canon la Gaffelière

Château Canon-la-Gaffelière

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96 points - The Wine Advocate
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92 points - The Wine Advocate
92 points - The Wine Advocate
94 points - The Wine Advocate
91 points - The Wine Advocate
Château Canon-la-Gaffelière - 2014 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars
France Bordeaux Saint Emilion Château Canon la Gaffelière

Château Canon-la-Gaffelière

96 points - The Wine Advocate
97 points - The Wine Advocate
92 points - The Wine Advocate
93 points - The Wine Advocate
96 points - The Wine Advocate
94 points - The Wine Advocate
92 points - The Wine Advocate
92 points - The Wine Advocate
94 points - The Wine Advocate
91 points - The Wine Advocate
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Medium to deep garnet-purple coloured, the 2018 Canon la Gaffeliere out of the gate delivers a seductive nose of plum preserves, kirsch and Black Forest cake with nuances of lilacs, underbrush, Indian spices and dusty soil. The medium to full-bodied palate is filled with black fruit preserves and loads of spicy accents, supported by chewy tannins and well-balanced freshness, finishing long and savoury.
Composed of 55% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged in French oak, 55% new, for 17 months, the 2015 Canon la Gaffeliere features a deep garnet-purple color and a cedar-laced nose to begin, giving way to fragrant underlying scents of roses and violets with a core of crushed black currants, blackberries and Bing cherries plus hints of fallen leaves and dusty earth. Medium to full-bodied, the seductively perfumed red and black fruit fills the mouth, framed with plush tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing very long and minerally.
The 2014 Canon la Gaffeliere has a fruit-driven, powerful bouquet with rounded raspberry, kirsch, mulberry and light honeyed scents that seem pure and seductive. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated red plum and tart cherry fruit. There is a spicy residue on the back palate with fine structure and poise towards the finish. As ever, a well-crafted, quite delicious Canon la Gaffeliere that should age with style. If the 2014 Canon doesn't quite deliver the opulence for you, then this suits the bill.
Proprietor Comtes von Neipperg has done an incredible job with this estate, turning things around from a vegetal, diluted and undernourished wine in the 1970s and 1980s to something that has gotten stronger and strong ever since 1988. The dense ruby/purple 2012 offers pure blackcurrant and black cherry fruit along with some notes of Christmas spices and earth. It is full-bodied and opulent, with light tannins in the finish. This is a beauty of impeccable balance, great purity and texture. Kudos to von Neipperg, who rarely ever seems to make a mistake.
Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Canon la Gaffeliere delivers classic plum preserves, boysenberries and cigar box scents with wafts of underbrush, dried roses and cinnamon stick. Full-bodied, the palate is built like a brick house with a solid line of grainy tannins and racy freshness supporting the dense fruit, finishing with compelling purity and great length.
Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2009 Canon la Gaffeliere leaps from the glass with bold baked blackberries, plum preserves and blueberry compote notes with nuances of licorice, sweaty leather, tapenade and garrigue. It is quite mature and open in the medium-bodied mouth, with a firm, chewy frame and lively backbone, finishing with loads of savory/meaty layers.
Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London.The 2006 Château Canon-la-Gaffelière has a relatively opulent bouquet compared to the 2006 Les Grandes Murailles, with scents of cassis, cranberry, leather and roasted herbs, demonstrating a little more "guts" than its peers (as Canon-la-Gaffelière is wont to do). The palate is medium-bodied with furry tannin, quite plush in the mouth with tart red cherry fruit, strawberry, morels and a vein of tobacco towards the finish that carries commendable weight. This is drinking well after ten years and should provide another five years of drinking pleasure.
Made in a structured, tannic, restrained style (representative of the vintage’s overall personality), this medium to full-bodied 2001 exhibits scents of espresso roast, cedar, chocolate, black currants, and cherries. With sweet but noticeable tannin, exceptional multilayered flavors, and excellent texture, elegance as well as purity, it will be at its finest between 2005-2013.
Performing as I expected, but still several years away from full maturity, this extraordinarily flamboyant, full-bodied, opulent, sexy St. Emilion stood out for its backward structure and youthful personality. A dark plum/garnet hue is followed by a superb bouquet of roasted coffee, kirsch, blackberries, licorice, herbs, and forest floor. Full-bodied, dense, rich, and pure, it is a total hedonistic as well as intellectual turn-on. Enjoy it over the next decade.
A massive wine, with a cigar box, chocolatey, thick, black currant and cherry-scented nose, this full-bodied wine is crammed with layers of fruit, extract, glycerin, and alcohol. Spicy yet rich, with high tannin, the 1995 Canon-La-Gaffeliere will need a minimum of 5-6 years of cellaring. The finish is long and rich, and the tannin sweet rather than astringent.
Type:
 Red
Country:
 France
Region:
 Bordeaux
Appellation:
 Saint-Emilion
Producer:
 Château Canon-la-Gaffelière
Grapes/Blend:
 Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Serving temp:
 16° - 18° C
ABV:
 14.5%
Pairing Sugesstions:
 Lamb, Beef, Venison, Game Birds, Duck, Charcuterie and Cured Meats

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Château Canon-la-Gaffelière

Château Canon-la-Gaffelière

Château Canon La Gaffeliere is a renowned wine producer located in the Saint-Emilion appellation of Bordeaux, France. The estate has a long and rich history dating back to...

Château Canon La Gaffeliere is a renowned wine producer located in the Saint-Emilion appellation of Bordeaux, France. The estate has a long and rich history dating back to the 18th century when it was owned by the Canon family. In 1971, the property was purchased by Count Joseph-Hubert von Neipperg, who has since transformed it into one of the most prestigious wine estates in the region.

The vineyards of Château Canon La Gaffeliere are situated on the slopes of a limestone plateau, which provides excellent drainage and a unique terroir. The estate covers 19 hectares and is planted with a blend of grape varieties, including Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The vines are tended to with great care and attention, and the grapes are hand-harvested to ensure the highest quality.

The winemaking process at Château Canon La Gaffeliere is a combination of traditional and modern techniques. The grapes are carefully sorted and destemmed before being fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged in oak barrels for up to 18 months, depending on the vintage.

The wines of Château Canon La Gaffeliere are known for their elegance, complexity, and balance. They are characterized by their deep ruby color, intense aromas of black fruit, and subtle notes of spice and vanilla. On the palate, the wines are full-bodied and rich, with silky tannins and a long, lingering finish.

Château Canon La Gaffeliere produces several different wines, including the Grand Vin, which is the flagship wine of the estate. This wine is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc and is aged in oak barrels for 18 months. It is a powerful and complex wine that can be enjoyed young or aged for several years.

The estate also produces a second wine, called Clos de Canon La Gaffeliere, which is made from younger vines and is aged for 12 months in oak barrels. This wine is more approachable and fruit-forward than the Grand Vin, but still maintains the elegance and complexity that is characteristic of Château Canon La Gaffeliere.

In addition to their red wines, Château Canon La Gaffeliere also produces a small amount of white wine, which is made from a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. This wine is aged in oak barrels for 12 months and is characterized by its crisp acidity, citrus flavors, and mineral notes.

Overall, Château Canon La Gaffeliere is a producer of exceptional wines that are highly sought after by wine enthusiasts around the world. Their commitment to quality and tradition, combined with their unique terroir and modern winemaking techniques, make them a true gem of the Bordeaux region.

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Bordeaux, in the southwest of France, needs little introduction as one of the world's most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90...
Bordeaux, in the southwest of France, needs little introduction as one of the world's most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90 percent of production volume) are the dry, medium- and full-bodied red Bordeaux Blends that established its reputation.

The finest (and most expensive) of these are the wines from the great châteaux of the Haut-Médoc and the Right Bank appellations Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. The former is focused (at the top level) on Cabernet Sauvignon, the latter pair on on Merlot.

The legendary reds are complemented by high-quality white wines based on Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. These range from dry whites to challenge the best from the Burgundy region (Pessac-Léognan is particularly renowned) to the sweet, botrytized nectars of Sauternes.
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Saint-Emilion

Saint-Émilion is a wine appellation located in the Bordeaux region of France. It is known for producing some of the finest red wines in the world, with a...

Saint-Émilion is a wine appellation located in the Bordeaux region of France. It is known for producing some of the finest red wines in the world, with a history dating back to the Roman era.

The style of production in Saint-Émilion is heavily influenced by the region's unique terroir, which is characterized by limestone and clay soils. The grapes grown here are primarily Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon, with some Malbec and Petit Verdot also grown in smaller quantities.

The wines produced in Saint-Émilion are typically full-bodied and complex, with rich fruit flavors and a long, smooth finish. They are often described as having a velvety texture, with notes of blackberry, plum, and cherry, as well as hints of spice and oak.

One of the most notable features of Saint-Émilion wines is their aging potential. Many of the top wines from this appellation can be cellared for decades, developing even more complexity and depth over time.

The history of winemaking in Saint-Émilion dates back to the 8th century, when a monk named Emilion settled in the area and began producing wine. Over the centuries, the region's reputation for quality wine grew, and in 1955, Saint-Émilion was officially recognized as an appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC).

Today, there are over 1,000 wine producers in Saint-Émilion, ranging from small family-owned estates to large commercial operations. Many of these producers are committed to sustainable and organic farming practices, ensuring that the region's unique terroir is preserved for future generations.

Overall, Saint-Émilion is a truly exceptional wine appellation, producing some of the finest red wines in the world. Whether you are a seasoned wine connoisseur or a casual enthusiast, a bottle of Saint-Émilion is sure to impress.

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