Château Canon-La-Gaffelière
シャトー・カノン・ラ・ガフリエール
Premier Grand Cru Classé B of Saint-Émilion; silky Merlot-Cab Franc blend with rare elegance.
Château Canon-La-Gaffelière is a Premier Grand Cru Classé B estate in Saint-Émilion, owned by the von Neipperg family since 1971. With roots tracing back to Roman times, the estate was modernized under Count Stephan von Neipperg, who partnered with self-taught winemaker Stéphane Derenoncourt in 1996. The 19.5-hectare vineyard is planted with 55% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate practices sustainable farming and has achieved organic certification. Its wines are celebrated for their silky tannins, floral and spice bouquet, and the ability to age gracefully, expressing the finest characteristics of Saint-Émilion's clay-limestone terroir.
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Who Is This For?
For collectors and Bordeaux lovers who seek refined Right Bank elegance with age-worthy complexity.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the grape blend of Château Canon-La-Gaffelière?
- The estate uses 55% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon across its 19.5-hectare vineyard.
- When was Château Canon-La-Gaffelière promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé B?
- The estate was promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé B in the 2012 Saint-Émilion Classification.
- Who owns and makes the wine at Château Canon-La-Gaffelière?
- The von Neipperg family has owned the estate since 1971. Count Stephan von Neipperg manages the property, and legendary consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt has been involved since 1996.
- How long can Château Canon-La-Gaffelière wines age?
- Great vintages can age 20-30 years, developing truffle, earth, and dried fruit complexity while maintaining freshness from its Cabernet Franc content.
- Is Château Canon-La-Gaffelière certified organic?
- Yes, the estate has achieved organic certification and has long practiced sustainable farming under the stewardship of Stephan von Neipperg.