Clos la Gaffelière
St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend
St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
2015 vintage. The second wine of Château La Gaffelière, a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, from vines on the lower part of the southern hills of the estate and young vines from the better spots. Aged in 1 year old barriques, no new wood. This has real understated class. The nose is still a bit shy, give it time to open up. Cassis, flowers and a subtle hint of truffle. Nicely concentrated, but gently extracted, this is all about finesse and elegance. It has impeccable balance, nice complexity and good length. This is not a showy wine, but a very classic gentleman. Lovely value at 20 euros. Abv. 14%.
2015 vintage. The second wine of Château La Gaffelière, a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, from vines on the lower part of the southern hills of the estate and young vines from the better spots. Aged in 1 year old barriques, no new wood. This has real understated class. The nose is still a bit shy, give it time to open up. Cassis, flowers and a subtle hint of truffle. Nicely concentrated, but gently extracted, this is all about finesse and elegance. It has impeccable balance, nice complexity and good length. This is not a showy wine, but a very classic gentleman. Lovely value at 20 euros. Abv. 14%.
1 person found it helpfulSep 6th, 2020
12/20/2022: Binnys $27
T: spicy, peppery, gravel aroma. Real peppery on the tongue. Long finish.
D: light cherry taste with brick notes
Both agree soft taste with a peppery finish
T: Tannins are very subtle. 3 layers. Brick, sweet summer cherry and pepper. My favorite French wine so far
12/20/2022: Binnys $27
T: spicy, peppery, gravel aroma. Real peppery on the tongue. Long finish.
D: light cherry taste with brick notes
Both agree soft taste with a peppery finish
T: Tannins are very subtle. 3 layers. Brick, sweet summer cherry and pepper. My favorite French wine so far
Classic Right bank, 90% merlot, smooth, well integrated tannins, deep red and black fruit, hint of cocoa, very nice long finish. Is going to age very well.
Classic Right bank, 90% merlot, smooth, well integrated tannins, deep red and black fruit, hint of cocoa, very nice long finish. Is going to age very well.
Jan 3rd, 202116/20 (88/100) Вино с ароматами черешни, клубники, чёрной смородины, спелого яблока и ванили. Тельное с довольно высокой кислотностью и интенсивными, ещё липкими танинами. Напористо и грубовато, но, в целом, симпатично. #dfwe2018
16/20 (88/100) Вино с ароматами черешни, клубники, чёрной смородины, спелого яблока и ванили. Тельное с довольно высокой кислотностью и интенсивными, ещё липкими танинами. Напористо и грубовато, но, в целом, симпатично. #dfwe2018
Dec 20th, 2018
