Chateau La Gaffeliere Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2023

Name: 2023 Chateau La Gaffeliere Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Brand: Château La Gaffelière
SKU: 101043920230600750-IB
Price: 474.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Premier Grand Cru Classe B

Château La Gaffelière

97Jeb Dunnuck

96-98Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

96Antonio Galloni

+4 more

$474.00

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Bonded provenance

Climate-controlled storage & transit

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Drinking window

2029 · opens 2036–2045 · peak 2055

now +29 yrs

Not ready · best from 2036 · will keep to 2055.

Tasting notes

Jeb Dunnuck · Jeb Dunnuck · 97

From one of the finest estates in Saint-Emilion, the 2023 Château La Gaffelière checks in as 58% Merlot and 42% Cabernet Franc from clay-limestone soils that spent 21 months in 50% new French oak (including 12% 500-liter barrels) with 2% in amphora. Ripe red and black fruits, leafy, smoky tobacco, graphite, crushed stone, and hints of chocolate all emerge from this brilliant 2023, and it's concentrated and medium-bodied on the palate, with a pure, focused, layered mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins, integrated acidity, and a great finish. Don't miss it. Drink 2029-2055.

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW · Wine Advocate · 96-98

The 2023 La Gaffeliere is deep garnet-purple in color. It slowly emerges from the glass with fragrant scents of boysenberries, fresh juicy plums, and black raspberries opening out to hints of lilacs, Sichuan pepper, fragrant soil, and cardamom. The medium to full-bodied palate is exquisitely knit with filigree layers of black and red berries and floral accents, supported by plush tannins and wonderful tension, finishing long and perfumed. Wow! The blend is 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, with pH 3.50.

Antonio Galloni · Vinous · 96

The 2023 La Gaffelière is gorgeous. Silky, aromatic and nuanced, the 2023 is terrific. It lacks some of the explosive energy of some recent vintages, but that may also reflect the significant presence of Cabernet Franc in the blend. Dark fruit, blood orange, mint and pomegranate are all beautifully delineated. This is a vintage that emphasizes finesse over power. I can't wait to see how it ages.

Neal Martin · Vinous · 95

The 2023 La Gaffelière was deeply impressive out of barrel. Now in bottle, it has a sublime bouquet with precise and focused brambly red fruit, undergirded by fine mineralité and tension. The oak is seamlessly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied and silky smooth. Perfectly pitched acidity, this has a surfeit of nascent energy and a brightness on the finish that sets it apart from many. Gifted.

Georgie Hindle · Decanter · 95

A deep nose, floral, so perfumed, lots of ripe black bramble fruit. Concentrated and so full, there’s density on the palate, there’s so much ripe red fruit that fills the mouth with a soft grip to the tannins that support the fruit but doesn't overwhelm. This feels instantly classy, layered and complex with a gentle confidence. It’s round and slightly fleshy, although feels sculpted and muscular with volume, a lovely juiciness and a touch of dark chocolate, cedar and liquorice on the finish. Sophisticated.

Drink 2029 - 2050

Jane Anson · Decanter · 94

Love the depth and the vibrant fruit character here, and the vivid reflections to the colour. Chalky, fresh, extremely vibrant, real mineral pumice stone textire, and a clear reminder of its limestone soils. Aged in barrels and large oak casks. Tasted twice. Now withdrawn from the St Emilion classification. Alexandre de Malet-Roquefort owner.

James Suckling · James Suckling · 94-95

The centre palate reflects excellent terroir, with blackberry, black olive and walnut aromas and flavours—a tight centre palate with firm but creamy tannins and a flavourful, classy finish.

Catalog details

AppellationPremier Grand Cru Classe B

RegionBordeaux

Vintage2023

ColorRed

Top Score97 · Jeb Dunnuck

Format750 ml

SourceMerchant

StorageBonded warehouse