Château Canon-la-Gaffelière 1978

Tasting notes

"The Canon-la-Gaffelière 1978 is fully mature, and given this wine's inclination to behave like a burgundy and die quickly, it is best drunk up. Light ruby with some browning, this round, soft, fruity wine is one-dimensional and light, but cleanly made. (...)"

Source: Robert Parker

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INFORMATIONS ABOUT THE ESTATE

Under the management of Count von Neipperg, the Château Canon-La-Gaffelière became one of the top Grands Crus Classés as in the 1940s.

The wines of Canon-La-Gaffelière displaying well-bred elegance, are distinctive for their complexity and their highly developped bouquet.

Production 65'000 bottles ;

Surface 19 ha ;

Tasting temperature 17°C;

Wine variety 55% merlot, 40% cabernet franc, 5% sauvignon, 2% malbec ;

Best vintages 2010, 2009, 2000, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1985.

Data sheet

  • Color red
  • Country Bordeaux
  • Appellation Saint-Emilion
  • Classement Premier Grand Cru Classe "B" in 2006.
  • Vintage 1978
  • Level TLB
  • Peak: pass its optimal enjoyment window (wine for collection)
  • Size Bottle (0.75 l)

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