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Red Fruit, Black Fruit, Concentrated / Preserved Fruit, and Herbaceous, Smokey, Sweet Spice, and Leather / Earthy
BODY: Medium +
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: Medium +
ALCOHOL (%): Pronounced (12-14%)
Origin: Bordeaux, France
Grape Varietals:
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc
Winemaking:
Destemmed, Crushed, Extended Skin Contact, and Malolactic Fermentation
Maturation: 13-18 Months Oak Barrels
Awards:
WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Steaks, Beef stew, Lamb Racks
ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Beef Noodles, Rendang, Mutton Briyani
Located at the foot of the hill south of the medieval village of Saint-Emilion, the terroir of Château Canon La Gaffelière is composed of clay-limestone and clay-sandy soils, very filtering, particularly receptive to heat.
Grape Varietals & Region: 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Due to the nature of the soils, the grape varieties have an atypical structure with regard to the appellation, characterized by a perfect balance between Merlot and Cabernet. On this terroir, where maturation takes place very early, the Cabernets flourish remarkably, bringing to the opulence of the Merlot a power and aromatic complexity that underpin the natural elegance and finesse of the wines of Canon La Gaffelière.
Taste Profile: This is very fresh and multidimensional on the nose and palate. Aromas of blackberry, grilled meat and fresh mushrooms follow through to a full body, with a solid core of firm yet silky tannins and a chocolate, berry and meaty finish. Luscious and opulent. Tight and beautiful.
Winemaking Process: Manual harvest, in crates. Double sorting before and after destemming. No treading. Arrival of the harvest by conveyor belt. In temperature-controlled wooden vats for 28 to 35 days depending on the vintage. Extraction by pneumatic punching. In new barrels (up to 80%) on fine lees. Fining and filtration if necessary, depending on the vintage. 15 to 18 months depending on the vintage.
From Barolo to Bordeaux, these wines are steeped in tradition. The style covers a broad spectrum of flavor profiles, but tend to be elegant and structured and can be cellared for a long time.
These wines often have savoury tones of earth, bell pepper, tobacco, cassis, and are often medium to full bodied, with long finish & structured palattes
MLF is a process that results in reduction in acidity & the production of buttery texture & taste profile, often applied to more bodied styles of red & white wines
While not all creamy whites or rich fruity reds undergo MLF, and can adopt similar profiles from barrel ageing,
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