2020 Canon la Gaffelière (BIO ORGANIC) 6 Pack

Located on the pied de côte (foot of the slope) south of the medieval village of Saint-Émilion, Château Canon La Gaffelière's terroir consists of clay-limestone and clay-sand soil that is very permeable and particularly efficient at retaining heat. 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 Gaffelière's warm soil, adding power and aromatic complexity to Merlot's opulence to create wines of natural elegance and finesse. In keeping with vineyard management adapted to each plot, the vat room was designed to be able to ferment and house wine made from each one in order to fine tune the final blend. Fermentation takes place slowly and temperatures are kept under close control to bring out the best the grapes have to offer. The wine is aged on the lees to enhance its intrinsic qualities and each barrel is treated individually. Non-interventionist winemaking is practised and in such a way as to make the most of vintage character. Key Points - Family owned and managed - Certified in organic agriculture since 2014 - A high quality and very well rated wine Area under vine 19.5 ha Terroir Clay-limestone and clay-sand soil at the foot of the slope Average age on the vines 50 years Certification Certified oragnic agriculture since 2014 and ISO-14004 Harvesting By hand, into small crates to avoid bruising. Sorting before and after destemming. No crushing. The grapes arrive on a conveyor belt. Rendement 32.5 hl/ha Vinification In temperature-controlled wooden vats for 32 days. Extraction by pneumatic “pigeage” (punching down the cap). Malolactic fermentation and ageing In new oak barrels (50%) on fine lees for 15 to 18 months depending on the vintage. Fining and filtering as necessary, depending on the vintage.

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