2019 Chateau Canon-la-Gaffeliere Saint-Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classe
2019 Chateau Canon-la-Gaffeliere Saint-Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classe The choice of grape varieties is rather atypical for the appellation in light of the soil: almost a perfect 50/50 divide between Merlot and Cabernet. The Cabernets ripen early and remarkably well on Canon La Gaffeliere’s warm soil adding power and aromatic complexity to Merlot’s opulence to create wines of natural elegance and finesse.
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