2018 CHATEAU CANON-LA-GAFFELIERE SAINT-EMILION 1ER GRAND CRU CLASSE 750ML

Grape varieties : Merlot Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon.
Average age of the vines : 50 years old.
Winemaking : Harvesting : By hand into small crates to avoid bruising.
Sorting before and after destemming.
No crushing. The grapes arrive on a conveyor belt.
Fermentation : In temperature-controlled wooden vats for 28-35 days depending on the vintage.
Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap).
Malolactic fermentation and ageing : In new oak barrels (up to 80%) on fine lees.
Fining and filtering as necessary depending on the vintage.
Duration of barrel ageing : 15-18 months depending on the vintage.