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La Gaffeliere
Château La Gaffeliere resides in the renowned St. Emilion appellation of Bordeaux and is classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classe B. Château La Gaffeliere has the merit of being one of the oldest, family owned vineyards in St. Emilion. The family traces their roots in the Right Bank all the way back to the 1400’s. Today La Gaffeliere produces approximately 10,000 cases per year from their estate just south of town with a blend typically about 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 65% Merlot, and 30% Cabernet Franc. Due to the more continental climate than Left Bank wines of the Médoc as well as the vineyards lying on top of sandy clay-limestone soils, the wines are quite robust and ripe with a nice mineral component to add complexity. Enjoy these beautiful wines with a nice skirt steak and mash or a rack of lamb.
Tasting Notes
- V97
- The 2015 La Gaffelière is a wine of total finesse. Much less obvious and overt than most Saint-Émilions in this vintage, La Gaffelière makes its case on harmony and grace above all else. Bright, lifted Cabernet Franc–infused aromatics give the 2015 striking freshness and aromatic presence. The flavors are bright and nuanced to the core, with plenty of red cherry, espresso and floral notes. But back to the basics. In 2015 La Gaffelière is a wine that stands out because of its impeccable balance and sense of proportion. I loved it. Tasted two times.
- WE96
- The superrich wine has fine acidity that shows through the velvety tannins. It is a wine that is already finely balanced, with elegant and perfumed blackberry fruits. Barrel Sample: 94-96
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