Château Canon La Gaffeliere - Saint Emilon 2022
Saint EmilonMerlot 50%, Cabernet Franc 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé B 75 cl 2022
CHF 160.88−9%(CHF 214.51/ℓ)
Recommended price: CHF 177.48
Excise and customs charges incl. (EU, CH, US only)
Technical information
- Producer
- Saint Emilon
- Name
- Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé B
- Variety
- Merlot 50%, Cabernet Franc 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
- Vintage
- 2022
- Gradation
- 13.0%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Black fruit, plum, rose petals, incense, spice, toast
- Vinification method
- Fermentation in temperature-controlled wooden vats; pneumatic pigeage; lees ageing
- Aging
- 15–18 months in barrels
- Type of cask
- New oak barrels (up to 80%)
- Color
- Deep red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18 °C
- Recommended consumption
- 5–25 years depending on vintage
- Pairing
- Red meat, game, aged cheeses
- Region
- Bordeaux (Saint-Émilion)
- Country
- France
- Production area
- Pied-de-côte, south of Saint-Émilion
- Type
- Still red wine
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Château Canon La Gaffeliere from Saint Emilon presents a measured red wine with an immediately appealing aromatic profile. In the glass it shows an intense ruby colour; the nose reveals compact red and black fruits, fine spice notes and subtle earthy hints that contribute to a complex yet coherent impression. On the palate it is balanced: well-integrated tannins, acidity that is present without being aggressive, and a flavour structure combining freshness and fullness.
It pairs well with roasted meats, game birds and aged cheeses, and is also pleasant with mushroom-based dishes or rich sauces. It is advisable to open the bottle a few minutes before serving or, for those who prefer, to decant it to encourage openness; serving temperature around 16-18 °C. Suited to convivial occasions and to those seeking a classic, restrained red capable of accompanying structured dishes.
It pairs well with roasted meats, game birds and aged cheeses, and is also pleasant with mushroom-based dishes or rich sauces. It is advisable to open the bottle a few minutes before serving or, for those who prefer, to decant it to encourage openness; serving temperature around 16-18 °C. Suited to convivial occasions and to those seeking a classic, restrained red capable of accompanying structured dishes.
The winery
Saint-Émilion
Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Bordeaux, Right Bank)Francia
Appellazione storica del Bordolese (Right Bank), nota soprattutto per i suoi vini rossi a base di Merlot e Cabernet Franc; il territorio include il borgo medievale e vigneti riconosciuti a livello internazionale. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-%C3%89milion))
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot
- Borgo medievale e paesaggio viticolo con forte identità storica
- Dominanza del Merlot nelle cuvée del Right Bank
- Sistema di classificazione aggiornato periodicamente (revisione decennale)
- Giurisdizione di Saint-Émilion riconosciuta come patrimonio culturale (UNESCO)
The story
La viticoltura nell'area risale all'epoca romana e si è sviluppata intensamente nel medioevo grazie alla posizione sulla via di pellegrinaggio verso Santiago de Compostela; la giurisdizione e le tradizioni locali, come la Jurade, hanno contribuito a costruire la fama dei vini di Saint-Émilion. ([vins-saint-emilion.com](https://vins-saint-emilion.com/en/unesco-heritage/the-history-of-saint-emilion-winegrowing/))
Production philosophy
Valorizzare il legame tra territorio, pratiche tradizionali e qualità enologica: l'identità di Saint-Émilion si fonda sulla ricerca dell'espressione del terroir nei vini rossi e sul mantenimento di standard qualitativi attraverso un sistema di classificazione locale.
Terroir and vineyards
Situata nella Gironda, nella regione Nouvelle-Aquitaine, a est di Bordeaux (Right Bank), l'area combina suoli argillo-calcarei e collinari che favoriscono la coltivazione di Merlot e Cabernet Franc e una forte frammentazione dei cru. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-%C3%89milion))