Canon L'Gaf. St Emilion Gcc 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Canon L'Gaf.
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 94–96, James Suckling 95, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate ~93, Jeb Dunnuck 92–94, Falstaff 93

Tasting Note
Aromas of rose petal, violet, black cherry and spice; mineral and tobacco notes. Medium–full body with lively acidity, polished ripe tannins and a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye/steak, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, braised beef with five‑spice, mushroom and soy stir‑fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermentation in wooden vats with pneumatic pigeage (~29 days); aged ~15 months with 40% new oak; certified organic viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Château Canon‑La Gaffelière (19.5 ha) — owned by the von Neipperg family since 1971 and managed by Stephan von Neipperg; Premier Grand Cru Classé producer, organic certified.