Figuring among the unavoidable references of the Saint-Emilion vineyard, Château Canon la Gaffelière embodies the excellence of the great wines of Rive droite of Bordeaux. Located at the foot of the hillside south of the village of Saint-Emilion, it is a vineyard whose existence is documented as early as the 17th century. But its modern history is inseparable from the family of the Counts Von Neipperg, belonging to the German nobility, who acquired it in 1971. This family has always had an unfailing link with viticulture and today, Stephan Von Neipperg works to maintain this vineyard and its exceptional terroir at the top of the range, with passion and respect for the environment. Indeed, the property has been certified in Organic Agriculture since 2014.
The Château Canon la Gaffelière was named Grand Cru Classé when the Saint-Emilion classification was created in 1955. It was not until the 2012 edition that it would accede to the title of Premier Grand Cru Classé, confirming the greatness of its wines.
The Château Canon la Gaffelière watches over a 19.5 hectare vineyard planted on clayey-limestone and sandy-clay soils at the foot of the hillside. The grape varieties are 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines are aged for 15 to 18 months in French oak barrels, 50 to 80% of which are new.
The property produces a Second wine, Hauts de Canon La Gaffelière.
The Château Canon la Gaffelière delivers wines of great finesse, elegance, structure, and complexity, which leave an indelible impression on anyone who appreciates them.
