Les Hauts de Canon-la-Gaffeliere Saint-Emilion, France 2016 Costieres de Nimes finishing long with notes of

finishing long with notes of graphite

95 Pts Decanter

densely concentrated wine

tobacco-leaf and underbrush aromas come together on this

juicy acidity and lively anise and black tea details

Les Hauts de Canon-la-Gaffeliere Saint-Emilion, France 2016 Costieres de Nimes finishing long with notes ofChteau Canon La Gaffelire (Premier Grand Cru Classe), acquired by Stephan Von Neipperg in 1971, sits on the southern slope of Saint Emilion: a complex, outstanding terroir of clay limestone and clay sand soil. Les Hauts de Canon La Gaffelire is the estate's second wine, blended with 55% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.