Château Canon-la-gaffelière Red Bordeaux Blend St. Émilion Grand Cru (2008)
| Winery: | Château Canon-la-Gaffelière |
| Region: | France » Bordeaux » Saint-Emilion Grand Cru |
| Type: | Table Wines |
Château Canon-la-Gaffelière
Château Canon La Gaffelière is located on the outskirts of the medieval town of Saint-Emilion, at the southern foot of the slope.
The 19.5 hectare vineyard has a complex, outstanding terroir of clay-limestone and clay-sand soil. The topsoil is primarily sandy, increasingly so as one moves away from the slope.
The unusual proportion of grape varieties (55% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon) at Canon-La-Gaffelière is perfectly suited to the soil.
The average amount of Merlot is approximately 70% in Saint-Emilion. This variety contributes roundness and opulence. However, the high percentage of Cabernet Franc at Canon-La-Gaffelière is unquestionably well-adapted to the estate's warm soil. This variety accounts for an exquisite bouquet with spicy, floral overtones, as well as power and aromatic complexity. The old Cabernet Franc vines do especially well on soil with a high clay content. Seeing as the Cabernets are usually late-ripening, they take full advantage of the estate's warm soil. This means they mature much earlier than in most other parts of the appellation.
The vines, an average of 45 years old, are deeply rooted in the soil and absorb all the goodness in the Read more »
Herbs and dark fruit, somewhat suppressed nose. A little bit green at this stage with a light to medium bodied mouth-feel with spice and floral notes. This is heavy cabernet concentration for St. Emilion, so patience will no doubt be rewarded. Still...
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April 2013
I just posted almost all of my notes on Bordeaux 2012 on my ... my ... a double magnum, the Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere 1999 was not as good - it looks more evolved even though coming from a large format - while the Barton is fresher, more cedar like. Still, the Canon La Gaffeliere did convey pleasing richness. One of the best lunches was... Read More
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February 2013
The Bordeaux en primeur wines from the 2010 vintage are about to be released...which wines are you most excited about? Read More
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August 2012
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March 2012
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This is well-cloaked for now in roasted vanilla and espresso notes ... Best from 2015 through 2030. -JM Read More
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January 2012
If I were anywhere near New York on the 29th I'd be going to this event. Great wine, interesting winemakers, and lots of old posters, art nouveau or otherwise. Why is it I'd rather have one of them on my wall then a Flash banner ad from the Web?Price seems like more than a bargain, and the money goes to charity, too.... ... Here's your chance ... Read More
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September 2011
Greetings all,I have just returned from Shanghai, where I was invited to be a judge at the Shanghai International Wine Challenge. Actually, I was called in for a judge who could not make it... But it was a thrilling experience, which you can read about on my website, with plenty of pics.In the meantime, I have had time to reflect on my time that... Read More
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January 2011
HelloQuick question.... which area of Bordeaux produces the most full bodied, smokey, leathery reds?I understand it is a very difficult question which can change depending on vintage etc but as a typical rule of thumb, which areas give a heavier and in particular smokier/oakier red?Excuse my basic knowledge...I am but a mere amature!ThanksD Read More
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January 2011
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