Château Canon-la-Gaffelière 1988

Tasting notes

"A very strong effort, and the first of a marvelous trilogy of wines from Canon-La-Gaffeliere, this dark plum/ruby-colored wine has a terrifically perfumed nose of smoked meats, jammy cherries and black currants, toast, roasted Provencal herbs, coffee, and a hint of chocolate. The wine is full-bodied, very rich and concentrated, with a bit more density and structure than the 1989. (...)

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 1988
  • Rating Robert Parker : 90 / 100
  • Level IN
  • Peak: pass its optimal enjoyment window (wine for collection)
  • Size Bottle (0.75 l)
  • wine paring Rôti Orloff

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