Château Canon la Gaffelière
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Château Canon la Gaffelière, a Premier Grand Cru Classé B in Saint-Émilion, is owned by the Comtes von Neipperg. Certified organic since 2014, the winegrowing estate cultivates 19.5 ha of vines on clay-limestone and clay-sand soils.
Estate profile
Château Canon la Gaffelière is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Saint-Émilion. It is owned by the Comtes von Neipperg, with Stephan von Neipperg as manager and Ludovic von Neipperg as technical director.
History and philosophy
The estate was founded in the 17th century. The Comtes von Neipperg acquired it in 1971, and Stephan von Neipperg took over management in 1983. Château Canon la Gaffelière has been certified organic (FR-BIO-10) since the 2014 vintage.
Appellations
Château Canon la Gaffelière produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
Practical information
The estate is located at BP 34, 33330 Saint-Émilion. For further information, the estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 (0)5 57 24 71 33 or by email at info@neipperg.com. Château Canon la Gaffelière offers sales at the property and by mail order. Visits are by appointment, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the classification status of Château Canon la Gaffelière?
- Château Canon la Gaffelière holds the rank of 1er Grand Cru Classé B, a prestigious distinction in the Saint-Émilion wine hierarchy. This classification reflects the quality and consistency of its production within this renowned appellation, highlighting its position among the region's leading grands crus. This status was reaffirmed in the 2022 classification.
- What is the composition of the Château Canon la Gaffelière vineyard?
- The Château Canon la Gaffelière vineyard covers an area of 19.5 hectares. The grape variety plantings are dominated by 50% Merlot, complemented by 40% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. The vines, with an average age of 50 years, are planted on clay-limestone and clay-sand soils located at the foot of the slope south of the village of Saint-Émilion.
- How does Château Canon la Gaffelière manage organic certification?
- Château Canon la Gaffelière has been certified organic (FR-BIO-10) since the 2014 vintage. This certification demonstrates the estate's commitment to environmentally respectful viticultural practices without the use of synthetic chemicals. This translates into sustainable vineyard management and dedicated care for biodiversity, contributing to the authentic expression of its terroir.
- What vinification and ageing methods are used at Château Canon la Gaffelière?
- Harvesting is conducted by hand, with double sorting of the grapes before and after destemming. Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled wooden vats, with maceration lasting 28 to 35 days, and extraction performed via pneumatic punch-downs. Malolactic fermentation takes place in new oak barrels on fine lees. Ageing lasts 15 to 18 months in new oak barrels, the proportion of which varies by vintage, up to 80% for the grand vin. Fining and filtration are carried out only when deemed necessary.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard covers a surface area of 19.5 hectares, with an average vine age of 50 years. The soils are clay-limestone and clay-sand, located at the foot of the slope south of the medieval village of Saint-Émilion. The grape varieties planted consist of 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Vine renewal is carried out through interplanting (complantation). The estate is certified organic.
Flagship cuvées
The grand vin of Château Canon la Gaffelière is a red wine crafted primarily from Merlot and Cabernet Franc, complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon. It is distinguished by a structure that evolves according to the vintage, generally displaying aromatic richness and fine persistence. The estate also produces a second wine, named Les Hauts de Canon La Gaffelière.
Vinification and ageing
Harvesting is carried out by hand in small crates, with double sorting before and after destemming. The grapes are transferred via conveyor belt without crushing. Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled wooden vats, with maceration lasting between 28 and 35 days depending on the vintage. Extraction is carried out by pneumatic punch-downs (pigeage). Malolactic fermentation takes place in new oak barrels on fine lees. Ageing lasts 15 to 18 months in new oak barrels, the proportion of which varies depending on the vintage (up to 80% for the grand vin). Fining and filtration are carried out only if necessary, depending on the characteristics of the vintage.
- Appellations
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Saint-Émilion
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Classification
- 1er Grand Cru Classé B (2022)
- Owner
- Comtes von Neipperg
- Technical direction
- Ludovic von Neipperg
- Surface area
- 19.5 ha
- Second wine
- Les Hauts de Canon La Gaffelière
- Certifications
- Bio
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 50%, Cabernet Franc 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Practical information
- Address
- BP 34, 33330 Saint-Émilion
- Phone
- +33 (0)5 57 24 71 33
- info@neipperg.com
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Oui sur rendez-vous