2023 Château Canon-la-Gaffelière Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé

The Canon-la-Gaffelière 2023 is a blend of 45% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot, and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Canon la Gaffelière 2023 offers aromas of mint berries, plums, pencil shavings, dried herbs, and bay leaf, followed by a medium-to-full, bright, and crisp palate, supported by good acidity and chalky tannins. James Suckling writes " May be better than 2022," even though the 2022 received the highest score of 100 points.

This cru, owned by Mr. Stephan Von Neipperg, has been promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé from Saint-Émilion since the new 2012 classification. The 1855 Médoc Classification has (almost) never changed. In Saint-Émilion (Right Bank), however, things are different.

Every few years, the classification is adjusted, and châteaus can be promoted or relegated! The last adjustment to the Saint-Émilion classification was in 2012. Château Canon La Gaffelière was promoted during this revaluation, and this is entirely justified, as the owner has raised the quality to a very high level through strict selection and low yields. The terroir is partly of very high quality (clay-limestone), but the flatter part at the foot of the slope, with its clay-sand soil, is very filtering and warm in composition. Here, he planted Cabernet Franc, which thrives remarkably and contributes to the wine's power and aromatic complexity, alongside the opulent and mouth-filling Merlot. The Cabernets also contribute to the elegance and natural finesse of Château Canon La Gaffelière. The wine has been certified organic since the 2015 vintage.

FACT: In the "Attachments" tab, you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine. We'll automatically send it to you when you order it. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount . You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.