Wine Review Short #21: Meeting with Count Von Neipperg of Chateau Canon-La Gaffeliere

My interview with Count Stephan Von Neipperg of Chateau Canon-La-Gaffeliere of St. Emilion. The Chateau is comprised of a vineyard of 19.5 hectares sitting on a limestone plateau. The Count is a leading figure in the Bordeaux wine world who has done an exceptional job since taking over the management duties from his father in 1981.   Working with a winemaking team led by Stephane Derenoncourt, the wines of Canon-La-Gaffeliere are unusual for a Saint Emilion Chateau as they contain a higher percentage of Cabernet Franc versus Merlot. The 2006 vintage is 47% Cabernet Franc, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon 3% and 50% Merlot. The 2006 Chateau Canon-La-Gaffeliere is a remarkably elegant effort with a great amount of dark berries, plums, chocolate, coffee and mocha in harmony with  solid tannins and a long finish. A great wine for the long haul!  (POW 94).  For technical information please link to canon-la-gaffeliere.com

Walid Romaya

Prince of Wine

www.princeofwine.com

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One Response to “Wine Review Short #21: Meeting with Count Von Neipperg of Chateau Canon-La Gaffeliere”

1. Stacy Buchanan says:

   May 22, 2009 at 1:39 pm

   Walid,
   Good post! I didn’t even know people still had the title of “Count” nowadays! haha

   Also, I had a good idea for your blog, please email me: stacy (at) americanwinery (dot) com as soon as you get the chance.
   Cheers!
   -Stacy