Chateau La Gaffeliere Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2016
$654.00
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Drinking window
Ready - youthful · best from 2029 · will keep to 2051.
Tasting notes
Jane Anson · Decanter · 97
Antonio Galloni · Vinous · 96
The 2016 La Gaffelière is superb. Vivid and precise, with layers of nuance, the 2016 is a wine of real clarity. Blood orange, lavender, rose petal and mint add brightness to this stunningly beautiful Saint-Émilion. La Gaffelière is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, and it is the Franc that gives the wine so much character and complexity. This is just an irresistibly captivating Saint-Émilion. Stéphane Derenoncourt and Simon Blanchard consult.
Drink 2024 - 2051
James Suckling · James Suckling · 96
A blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc.
This is really decadent and rich with great aromas of earth, spice, frostflowers and fresh mushrooms that follow through to a full body, firm and chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Very, very serious from here.
Try after 2025
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW · Wine Advocate · 95
Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2016 La Gaffeliere opens with compelling wild blueberries, freshly crushed plums and kirsch scents plus hints of garrigue, underbrush, rose hip tea and pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is wonderfully elegant with a soft, velvety texture and seamless freshness carrying the multilayered fruit to a long finish.
Drink 2021 - 2045
Neal Martin · Vinous · 93
Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.
The 2016 La Gaffelière has a more savoury, perchance more Cabernet Franc–driven bouquet, but one that is well defined, with cedar and sandalwood notes judiciously tucked behind the brambly red fruit. The medium-bodied palate offers supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. Fleshy and generous, yet displaying fine backbone and good persistence on the finish. A Saint-Émilion that has finally found its groove.
Drink 2023 - 2040
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