2012 Château Canon-la-Gaffelière St. Émilion Grand Cru Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

12353 Views

2012 Château Canon-la-Gaffelière  (St. Émilion Grand Cru) 93 Floral, truffle, licorice, cocoa and blackberries on the nose. The wine is full bodied and concentrated, with round, silky textures and sweet, fresh, ripe dark berries in the finish. Still young, 5-8 years will add a lot of complexity and more softness to the wine. Floral, truffle, licorice, cocoa and blackberries on the nose. The wine is full bodied and concentrated, with round, silky textures and sweet, fresh, ripe dark berries in the finish. Still young, 5-8 years will add a lot of complexity and more softness to the wine. 4,653 Views   Tasted May 15, 2016  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to Lush, polished, earthy and supple, with loads of floral notes, licorice, earth, spice and fresh, dark red berries. The wine is long, fresh and lingers on the palate. Lush, polished, earthy and supple, with loads of floral notes, licorice, earth, spice and fresh, dark red berries. The wine is long, fresh and lingers on the palate. 3,547 Views   Tasted Mar 11, 2015 Harvested over a four-week period from October 10 through November 10, the wine is produced from a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc that is 50/50. On the nose, the wine opens with flowers, licorice, coffee, spice and blackberries. On the palate, the medium-bodied, silky wine is soft with fresh black raspberries and a cherry-filled finish. 91-93 Pts Harvested over a four-week period from October 10 through November 10, the wine is produced from a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc that is 50/50. On the nose, the wine opens with flowers, licorice, coffee, spice and blackberries. On the palate, the medium-bodied, silky wine is soft with fresh black raspberries and a cherry-filled finish. 91-93 Pts 4,153 Views   Tasted Apr 26, 2013

When to Drink Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere is much better with at least 10-15 years of aging in good vintages. Young vintages can be decanted for 2-3 hours or more.

This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 10-30 years of age after the vintage.

Serving Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere with Wine and Food Pairings

Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere is also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.

Stephan von Neipperg owns several other Right Bank vineyards including Clos-de-lOratoire, La Mondotte, and Chateau Peyreau in St. Emilion. Stephan von Neipperg also consults various other Bordeaux wine producers in Saint Emilion.

In Pessac Leognan, Stephan von Neipperg works with Clos Marsellate, in Cotes de Castillon where he owns Chateau dAiguilhe and in Puisseguin, with Chateau Soleil. Stephan von Neipperg has international interests with wines in other countries.

Currently, Stephan Von Neipperg is also involved in a Bulgarian winery and vineyard planted to Bordeaux varietals where they also produce a Syrah from vines planted in the Bessa Valley. The top wine is sold under the name of Enira.

In 2005 Stephan von Neipperg added South Africa to the list of wine regions he consults when he began working with Capaia Wines in the Stellenbosch appellation. In 2015, Stephan von Neipperg announced he was going to become an investor and partner in Capaia Wines, which produces wines from Bordeaux grape varietals.

www.neipperg.com