1978 Château Canon-la-Gaffelière
The 1978 Château Canon-la-Gaffelière offers a fascinating glimpse into Saint-Émilion’s past, crafted before the estate’s conversion to its current biodynamic practices. Despite the cooler vintage, the wine delivers mature aromas of dried cherry, cedar, and earthy spices, with a medium-bodied palate of redcurrant, tobacco, and subtle leather. The estate’s limestone terroir shines through in the wine’s lingering minerality and balance, making it a rare and collectible gem.
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Château Canon-la-Gaffelière, owned by the von Neipperg family since 1971, is one of Saint-Émilion’s premier estates. Known for its Merlot and Cabernet Franc blends, the estate employs organic viticulture and precise winemaking to craft wines of elegance and power. Its consistent quality has earned it classification as a Premier Grand Cru Classé.
Located in Saint-Émilion, the estate benefits from the limestone plateau and a temperate climate that ensures balanced ripening and complexity in the fruit.
The clay-limestone soils provide the structure and minerality essential for long-lived wines. These soils enhance the vibrant fruit character and refined tannins that are hallmarks of Saint-Émilion’s top wines.
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