Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere • St. Emilion, France
Château Canon-La Gaffelière is a Premier Grand Cru Classé B Saint-Émilion from the Bordeaux right bank, crafted by the v…Château Canon-La Gaffelière is a Premier Grand Cru Classé B Saint-Émilion from the Bordeaux right bank, crafted by the von Neipperg family from predominantly Merlot with a high proportion of Cabernet Franc on warm, sandy foothill soils belo…Learn More »
$80
/750ml
2023 Retail Average
95
/100
2023 Pro Rating
Intensity comes first in the 2023 Château Canon La Gaffelière, a firmly-structured Saint-Émilion that layers dark cherry, raspberry and pomegranate fruit with cedar, pencil shavings, spice and a cool streak of crushed stone. The higher presence of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon brings a floral, almost Left Bank lift and chalky, precise tannins, while bright acidity keeps the long, savory finish vivid and mouthwatering. This is a serious, focused vintage that favors tension and depth over early showiness.
Herb-crusted rack of lamb; Roast duck with cherry jus; Dry-aged ribeye with wild mushrooms
Château Canon-La Gaffelière is a Premier Grand Cru Classé B Saint-Émilion from the Bordeaux right bank, crafted by the von Neipperg family from predominantly Merlot with a high proportion of Cabernet Franc on warm, sandy foothill soils below the Saint-Émilion côtes. Known for its shift from ultra-modern, ultra-extractive winemaking toward a more restrained, terroir-driven style since the early 2000s, the wine typically combines ripe dark fruit, spice, and floral notes with refined tannins and notable aging potential.