Chateau La Gaffeliere • St. Emilion, France
Château La Gaffelière is the historic grand vin of this long‑standing Saint-Émilion estate, a Merlot‑led blend with sign…Château La Gaffelière is the historic grand vin of this long‑standing Saint-Émilion estate, a Merlot‑led blend with significant Cabernet Franc, grown on south‑facing clay‑limestone and silica-rich slopes between Ausone and Pavie. Typically…Learn More »
$68
/750ml
2021 Retail Average
95
/100
2021 Pro Rating
Silky and composed, 2021 Château La Gaffelière leans into its high Cabernet Franc with lifted aromas of black cherry, blueberry and florals over a subtle graphite and cocoa edge. The palate is medium-bodied but surprisingly deep, with precise, powder-fine tannins, cool-toned acidity and a long, sapid finish tinged with mint and a gentle saline snap. It’s an elegant, thoroughly successful wine for this challenging vintage, emphasizing poise and detail over sheer power.
Roast lamb with garlic and rosemary; Duck breast with cherry glaze; Wild mushroom and truffle risotto
Château La Gaffelière is the historic grand vin of this long‑standing Saint-Émilion estate, a Merlot‑led blend with significant Cabernet Franc, grown on south‑facing clay‑limestone and silica-rich slopes between Ausone and Pavie. Typically offering refined blackberry and blueberry fruit, firm yet polished tannins, and a fresh, elegant finish, it reflects both its Premier Grand Cru Classé terroir and the Malet‑Roquefort family’s balance of tradition and modern precision in the cellar.