Château Canon-La-Gaffelière Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2019 (750ml) Pedro Ximénez Sherry (PX)

Château Canon-La-Gaffelière Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2019 (750ml) Pedro Ximénez Sherry (PX)Chteau La Gaffelire seems emerging from History. Through the presence of its vines since the Gallo Roman era, its name dragged from the leprous hospital or gaffet in the mediaeval epoch, and the owners grand genealogy ; the Malet Roquefort family, living for 4 centuries in Saint Emilion, is acknowledged as the most ancient family of the area. The Castel itself relays, through its architecture, modes and inspirations of numerous generations. It's in

mineral and well balanced

grape varieties and winemaker

An aromatic explosion that mingles aromas of cherries with delicious notes of marzipan

Food Pairing: The medium finish and mellow tannins lend to easy evening sipping but are robust enough to sit side-by-side with a sizzling prime rib

rarely planted grape

bilberry and hedgerow

Fermentation is performed with native yeast only

a centuries-old continuity of viticulture at Clos L’Eglise

WINEMAKING: The grapes were picked and immediately transported to the winery where they were gently de-stemmed

Vineyards here are blessed with a great diversity of soils and microclimates and express their distinct personalities through remarkable wines

Utter subtlety also characterises the super-svelte palate that is as light as a feather

Awards Vintage 2017Bronze - Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2019