2023 Château La Gaffelière Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
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| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grape | , |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13%) |
| Drink window | 2029 - 2055 |
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Winery Château La Gaffelière
Château La Gaffelière is one of Saint-Émilion's historic landmarks, nestled at the foot of the chalky slopes just outside the village. For years, the winery has combined classic elegance with modern refinement. Since its reorientation in recent years, the emphasis has been on Cabernet Franc, which gives the wines added tension, aromatic finesse, and structure.
More information about this winery can be found under the Winery tab.
Region, climate and location
The vineyards are situated at the transition between limestone and clay, an ideal combination for Merlot and especially Cabernet Franc. The 2023 vintage experienced relatively balanced ripening, with sufficient freshness and aromatic intensity. This resulted in wines with precision, floral expression, and controlled power.
Vineyards
The plots of La Gaffelière are monitored and harvested separately. The higher elevation and chalky soils contribute to the wine's tension and finesse. In 2023, Cabernet Franc played a key role in the final blend.
Grape varieties and composition
The blend is composed of 58% Merlot and 42% Cabernet Franc. Merlot provides volume and ripe fruit, while Cabernet Franc adds structure, freshness, and floral precision. This ratio underscores La Gaffelière's modern style.
Harvest, vinification and maturation
After careful selection, the grapes are vinified with a focus on purity and controlled extraction. Maturation takes place in a combination of traditional barriques and larger 500-liter barrels, with less new wood than before. This allows for more subtle wood integration and a greater emphasis on terroir and fruit.
Color, smell and taste
The wine has a deep ruby red color. The nose is dominated by ripe black cherries, mulberries, and floral notes of violets and iris, complemented by subtle hints of graphite and cedar. On the palate, the wine is medium- to full-bodied, with fine, tightly woven tannins and lively acidity. The flavor profile is layered and precise, with dark fruit, light spice, and a long, elegant finish characterized by tension and balance.
Development and drinking window
Several drinking windows are mentioned for this vintage. Neal Martin of Vinous (94–96 points) sees a drinking period of approximately 2029 to 2055. Antonio Galloni of Vinous (93–96 points) expects optimal development from 2030 to approximately 2048. James Suckling awarded the wine 95 points and recommends drinking from 2027.
Summary of professional reviews
James Suckling's Zekun Shuai rated the wine 95 points, highlighting its floral aromas, structure, and length. Neal Martin of Vinous awarded it 94-96 points, noting its pure floral expression, fine oak use, and a sensual, lingering finish. Antonio Galloni of Vinous rated the wine's balance and energy at 93-96 points and clearly sees aging potential.
The full review texts can be found in the Professional Reviews tab.
If available, you'll find the official fact sheet and additional documentation in the "Attachments" tab. You'll automatically receive these when you place an order. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse. When picking up your order in Dordrecht, you often receive an additional discount, which is immediately visible when you select "Pick up" during checkout.
You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Vinous, and James Suckling, among others. Need advice on selecting the right wine? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers.
Specifications
| Packing information | Case |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Saint-Emilion |
| Winery | Chateau la Gaffelière |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Merlot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2029 |
| Drinking till | 2055 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| James Suckling rating | 95 |
| Vinous rating | 96 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Rood fruit, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
| Sommy Pairing Beschrijving | De Château La Gaffelière Saint-Émilion Grand Cru betovert met een prachtig smaakpalet van rijpe kersen, viooltjes en verse kruiden, aangevuld door een kalkachtige mineraliteit die de wijn fris en levendig houdt. Zijn fluweelzachte tannines en lange, precieze afdronk maken hem bijzonder geschikt voor rijke, smaakvolle gerechten. Deze wijn past uitstekend bij geroosterde eend of tournedos met truffeljus, waarbij de verfijnde tannines en fruitige aroma’s mooi aansluiten op de sappigheid en diepgang van het vlees. Een langzaam gegaarde bereiding of het gebruik van truffel en paddenstoelen in bijvoorbeeld een risotto of vleesgerecht versterken de harmonie, terwijl rijpe kazen de wijn een elegante partner vormen voor een feestelijk moment. |
Professional Reviews
James Suckling
Score
95
Château La Gaffelière St.-Emilion 2023
Thursday, Dec 04, 2025
Color
Red
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Vintage
2023
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Aromas of ripe black cherries, mulberries and touches of iodine and violet extract. Full-bodied, flavorful and structured but finely etched, with fine tannins, good acidity and a long, Fine finish. 58% merlot and 42% cabernet franc. Better from 2027.
Zekun Shuai
Senior Editor
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Vinous
(94-96)
Drinking Window
2029 - 2055
From: The Dalmatian Vintage: Bordeaux 2023 (Apr 2024)
The 2023 La Gaffelière is very pure and floral on the nose, with black cherries intermingling with violet and iris flower scents. The new oak is neatly integrated here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and layers of lightly spiced black fruit. Cedar and graphite furnish the poised but persistent finish. This is another in a succession of impressive wines from this estate that just oozes sensuality. Superb.
- By Neal Martin on April 2024
(93-96)
Drinking Window
2030 - 2048
From: Bordeaux at the Crossroads: 2023 En Primeur (April 2024)
The 2023 La Gaffelière is a dense, powerful wine. As has been the case since 2018, La Gaffelière has a strong Franc component—40% in 2023. Usually, the aromatics are quite lifted, but this wine is rather dense. Nothing in particular stands out, as all the elements are impeccably balanced. This will need time to be at its best, but it shows promise. The introduction of 500-liter barrels and a reduction of new oak closes the wine a bit, but there's a ton of raw energy here and a good bit of tannin, too.
- By Antonio Galloni on April 2024
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Magnificent Bordeaux wines from a beautiful terroir
Château La Gaffelière is located in the south of Bordeaux in Saint-Emilion. With its unique silhouette, the chateau welcomes thousands of visitors traveling on the D122. This road used to be part of the estate and was already offered to the community when people were still used to travel on horses. Château La Gaffelière is the basis of a great wine, a 1st Grand Cru since the start of the classification of St Emilion in 1959. The vine has been present on the land of Château La Gaffelière since Gallo-Roman times, as shown by the numerous mosaics discovered by Comte Léo de Malet Roquefort in 1969. A strange coincidence: Ausonius had a vineyard in the same place (in the 4th century). The Malet Roquefort family is convinced that these mosaics have decorated the rooms of his villa. The quality of these decorative elements further underlines the richness of this place, called "le Palat" (Palatium means palace).
The wine of this winery comes from an exceptional terroir, the "golden triangle" nestled between the hills of Pavie and Ausone. However, a great region is of course nothing at all without the willingness and dedication of people. The De Malet Roquefort family has been running the estate for over 3 centuries, passionately and with a single goal: upgrading the vineyards and producing a wine with amazing aging potential.
The terroir
Currently, the estate extends over 32 ha, including the 22 ha in the 1st Grand Cru Classé. The plots are located in 3 different locations:
The limestone plateau: clay layers and green marl with a thickness of 3 to 5 meters sandwiched between two limestone beds. The plateau is located at about 90 meters above sea level. From the 16th century, limestone was widely extracted, blocks of stone were used for the construction of Bordeaux monuments and mansions.
The hill side, facing south-southwest: a favorable position for viticulture because a beautiful light is combined with a slope for natural water drainage. Furthermore, the Fronsac molasse (clay substrate) helps to regulate the supply of water and the supply of minerals by the plant.
The foot of the hill: made of carbonate sand. This soil is fragile but healthy. It takes special care and meticulous work to bring out the finesse of the grape
The vineyard
Since the year 2000, Château La Gaffelière has started an important replanting program. Now the vines can age peacefully up to an average of 35 years. The working methods have evolved to promote environmentally friendly viticulture. The vines are pruned according to Double and Single Guyot, depending on the planting density. The guiding principle of the work at La Gaffeliere is respect for the terroir and grapes. People are always looking for a ripe, full fruit. Grape tasting remains an essential step in planning the exact harvest date for each plot. The grapes are then picked by hand and placed in small boxes of about 10 kilos and placed in a cold storage (8 ° C) overnight.
Grape varieties
The vineyards consist of 75% Merlot grapes and 25% Cabernet Franc grapes.
Order Château La Gaffelière wines online at Grand Cru wines
Château La Gaffelièrewijnen can be ordered online as well as in the conditioned showroom at Grandcruwijnen.nl, the wine trade with one of the largest wine collections in the Netherlands and Belgium, where you can order both special wines and wines for every budget. Quality products, fast delivery & reliable service, that is Grand Cru wines.
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Spijs
De Château La Gaffelière Saint-Émilion Grand Cru betovert met een prachtig smaakpalet van rijpe kersen, viooltjes en verse kruiden, aangevuld door een kalkachtige mineraliteit die de wijn fris en levendig houdt. Zijn fluweelzachte tannines en lange, precieze afdronk maken hem bijzonder geschikt voor rijke, smaakvolle gerechten. Deze wijn past uitstekend bij geroosterde eend of tournedos met truffeljus, waarbij de verfijnde tannines en fruitige aroma’s mooi aansluiten op de sappigheid en diepgang van het vlees. Een langzaam gegaarde bereiding of het gebruik van truffel en paddenstoelen in bijvoorbeeld een risotto of vleesgerecht versterken de harmonie, terwijl rijpe kazen de wijn een elegante partner vormen voor een feestelijk moment.
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Winery Château La Gaffelière
Château La Gaffelière is one of Saint-Émilion's historic landmarks, nestled at the foot of the chalky slopes just outside the village. For years, the winery has combined classic elegance with modern refinement. Since its reorientation in recent years, the emphasis has been on Cabernet Franc, which gives the wines added tension, aromatic finesse, and structure.
More information about this winery can be found under the Winery tab.
Region, climate and location
The vineyards are situated at the transition between limestone and clay, an ideal combination for Merlot and especially Cabernet Franc. The 2023 vintage experienced relatively balanced ripening, with sufficient freshness and aromatic intensity. This resulted in wines with precision, floral expression, and controlled power.
Vineyards
The plots of La Gaffelière are monitored and harvested separately. The higher elevation and chalky soils contribute to the wine's tension and finesse. In 2023, Cabernet Franc played a key role in the final blend.
Grape varieties and composition
The blend is composed of 58% Merlot and 42% Cabernet Franc. Merlot provides volume and ripe fruit, while Cabernet Franc adds structure, freshness, and floral precision. This ratio underscores La Gaffelière's modern style.
Harvest, vinification and maturation
After careful selection, the grapes are vinified with a focus on purity and controlled extraction. Maturation takes place in a combination of traditional barriques and larger 500-liter barrels, with less new wood than before. This allows for more subtle wood integration and a greater emphasis on terroir and fruit.
Color, smell and taste
The wine has a deep ruby red color. The nose is dominated by ripe black cherries, mulberries, and floral notes of violets and iris, complemented by subtle hints of graphite and cedar. On the palate, the wine is medium- to full-bodied, with fine, tightly woven tannins and lively acidity. The flavor profile is layered and precise, with dark fruit, light spice, and a long, elegant finish characterized by tension and balance.
Development and drinking window
Several drinking windows are mentioned for this vintage. Neal Martin of Vinous (94–96 points) sees a drinking period of approximately 2029 to 2055. Antonio Galloni of Vinous (93–96 points) expects optimal development from 2030 to approximately 2048. James Suckling awarded the wine 95 points and recommends drinking from 2027.
Summary of professional reviews
James Suckling's Zekun Shuai rated the wine 95 points, highlighting its floral aromas, structure, and length. Neal Martin of Vinous awarded it 94-96 points, noting its pure floral expression, fine oak use, and a sensual, lingering finish. Antonio Galloni of Vinous rated the wine's balance and energy at 93-96 points and clearly sees aging potential.
The full review texts can be found in the Professional Reviews tab.
If available, you'll find the official fact sheet and additional documentation in the "Attachments" tab. You'll automatically receive these when you place an order. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse. When picking up your order in Dordrecht, you often receive an additional discount, which is immediately visible when you select "Pick up" during checkout.
You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Vinous, and James Suckling, among others. Need advice on selecting the right wine? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers.
| Packing information | Case |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Saint-Emilion |
| Winery | Chateau la Gaffelière |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Merlot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2029 |
| Drinking till | 2055 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| James Suckling rating | 95 |
| Vinous rating | 96 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Rood fruit, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
| Sommy Pairing Beschrijving | De Château La Gaffelière Saint-Émilion Grand Cru betovert met een prachtig smaakpalet van rijpe kersen, viooltjes en verse kruiden, aangevuld door een kalkachtige mineraliteit die de wijn fris en levendig houdt. Zijn fluweelzachte tannines en lange, precieze afdronk maken hem bijzonder geschikt voor rijke, smaakvolle gerechten. Deze wijn past uitstekend bij geroosterde eend of tournedos met truffeljus, waarbij de verfijnde tannines en fruitige aroma’s mooi aansluiten op de sappigheid en diepgang van het vlees. Een langzaam gegaarde bereiding of het gebruik van truffel en paddenstoelen in bijvoorbeeld een risotto of vleesgerecht versterken de harmonie, terwijl rijpe kazen de wijn een elegante partner vormen voor een feestelijk moment. |
James Suckling
Score
95
Château La Gaffelière St.-Emilion 2023
Thursday, Dec 04, 2025
Color
Red
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Vintage
2023
Download Shelftalker
Aromas of ripe black cherries, mulberries and touches of iodine and violet extract. Full-bodied, flavorful and structured but finely etched, with fine tannins, good acidity and a long, Fine finish. 58% merlot and 42% cabernet franc. Better from 2027.
Zekun Shuai
Senior Editor
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Vinous
(94-96)
Drinking Window
2029 - 2055
From: The Dalmatian Vintage: Bordeaux 2023 (Apr 2024)
The 2023 La Gaffelière is very pure and floral on the nose, with black cherries intermingling with violet and iris flower scents. The new oak is neatly integrated here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and layers of lightly spiced black fruit. Cedar and graphite furnish the poised but persistent finish. This is another in a succession of impressive wines from this estate that just oozes sensuality. Superb.
- By Neal Martin on April 2024
(93-96)
Drinking Window
2030 - 2048
From: Bordeaux at the Crossroads: 2023 En Primeur (April 2024)
The 2023 La Gaffelière is a dense, powerful wine. As has been the case since 2018, La Gaffelière has a strong Franc component—40% in 2023. Usually, the aromatics are quite lifted, but this wine is rather dense. Nothing in particular stands out, as all the elements are impeccably balanced. This will need time to be at its best, but it shows promise. The introduction of 500-liter barrels and a reduction of new oak closes the wine a bit, but there's a ton of raw energy here and a good bit of tannin, too.
- By Antonio Galloni on April 2024
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Magnificent Bordeaux wines from a beautiful terroir
Château La Gaffelière is located in the south of Bordeaux in Saint-Emilion. With its unique silhouette, the chateau welcomes thousands of visitors traveling on the D122. This road used to be part of the estate and was already offered to the community when people were still used to travel on horses. Château La Gaffelière is the basis of a great wine, a 1st Grand Cru since the start of the classification of St Emilion in 1959. The vine has been present on the land of Château La Gaffelière since Gallo-Roman times, as shown by the numerous mosaics discovered by Comte Léo de Malet Roquefort in 1969. A strange coincidence: Ausonius had a vineyard in the same place (in the 4th century). The Malet Roquefort family is convinced that these mosaics have decorated the rooms of his villa. The quality of these decorative elements further underlines the richness of this place, called "le Palat" (Palatium means palace).
The wine of this winery comes from an exceptional terroir, the "golden triangle" nestled between the hills of Pavie and Ausone. However, a great region is of course nothing at all without the willingness and dedication of people. The De Malet Roquefort family has been running the estate for over 3 centuries, passionately and with a single goal: upgrading the vineyards and producing a wine with amazing aging potential.
The terroir
Currently, the estate extends over 32 ha, including the 22 ha in the 1st Grand Cru Classé. The plots are located in 3 different locations:
The limestone plateau: clay layers and green marl with a thickness of 3 to 5 meters sandwiched between two limestone beds. The plateau is located at about 90 meters above sea level. From the 16th century, limestone was widely extracted, blocks of stone were used for the construction of Bordeaux monuments and mansions.
The hill side, facing south-southwest: a favorable position for viticulture because a beautiful light is combined with a slope for natural water drainage. Furthermore, the Fronsac molasse (clay substrate) helps to regulate the supply of water and the supply of minerals by the plant.
The foot of the hill: made of carbonate sand. This soil is fragile but healthy. It takes special care and meticulous work to bring out the finesse of the grape
The vineyard
Since the year 2000, Château La Gaffelière has started an important replanting program. Now the vines can age peacefully up to an average of 35 years. The working methods have evolved to promote environmentally friendly viticulture. The vines are pruned according to Double and Single Guyot, depending on the planting density. The guiding principle of the work at La Gaffeliere is respect for the terroir and grapes. People are always looking for a ripe, full fruit. Grape tasting remains an essential step in planning the exact harvest date for each plot. The grapes are then picked by hand and placed in small boxes of about 10 kilos and placed in a cold storage (8 ° C) overnight.
Grape varieties
The vineyards consist of 75% Merlot grapes and 25% Cabernet Franc grapes.
Order Château La Gaffelière wines online at Grand Cru wines
Château La Gaffelièrewijnen can be ordered online as well as in the conditioned showroom at Grandcruwijnen.nl, the wine trade with one of the largest wine collections in the Netherlands and Belgium, where you can order both special wines and wines for every budget. Quality products, fast delivery & reliable service, that is Grand Cru wines.
Spijs
De Château La Gaffelière Saint-Émilion Grand Cru betovert met een prachtig smaakpalet van rijpe kersen, viooltjes en verse kruiden, aangevuld door een kalkachtige mineraliteit die de wijn fris en levendig houdt. Zijn fluweelzachte tannines en lange, precieze afdronk maken hem bijzonder geschikt voor rijke, smaakvolle gerechten. Deze wijn past uitstekend bij geroosterde eend of tournedos met truffeljus, waarbij de verfijnde tannines en fruitige aroma’s mooi aansluiten op de sappigheid en diepgang van het vlees. Een langzaam gegaarde bereiding of het gebruik van truffel en paddenstoelen in bijvoorbeeld een risotto of vleesgerecht versterken de harmonie, terwijl rijpe kazen de wijn een elegante partner vormen voor een feestelijk moment.
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Winery Château La Gaffelière
Château La Gaffelière is one of Saint-Émilion's historic landmarks, nestled at the foot of the chalky slopes just outside the village. For years, the winery has combined classic elegance with modern refinement. Since its reorientation in recent years, the emphasis has been on Cabernet Franc, which gives the wines added tension, aromatic finesse, and structure.
More information about this winery can be found under the Winery tab.
Region, climate and location
The vineyards are situated at the transition between limestone and clay, an ideal combination for Merlot and especially Cabernet Franc. The 2023 vintage experienced relatively balanced ripening, with sufficient freshness and aromatic intensity. This resulted in wines with precision, floral expression, and controlled power.
Vineyards
The plots of La Gaffelière are monitored and harvested separately. The higher elevation and chalky soils contribute to the wine's tension and finesse. In 2023, Cabernet Franc played a key role in the final blend.
Grape varieties and composition
The blend is composed of 58% Merlot and 42% Cabernet Franc. Merlot provides volume and ripe fruit, while Cabernet Franc adds structure, freshness, and floral precision. This ratio underscores La Gaffelière's modern style.
Harvest, vinification and maturation
After careful selection, the grapes are vinified with a focus on purity and controlled extraction. Maturation takes place in a combination of traditional barriques and larger 500-liter barrels, with less new wood than before. This allows for more subtle wood integration and a greater emphasis on terroir and fruit.
Color, smell and taste
The wine has a deep ruby red color. The nose is dominated by ripe black cherries, mulberries, and floral notes of violets and iris, complemented by subtle hints of graphite and cedar. On the palate, the wine is medium- to full-bodied, with fine, tightly woven tannins and lively acidity. The flavor profile is layered and precise, with dark fruit, light spice, and a long, elegant finish characterized by tension and balance.
Development and drinking window
Several drinking windows are mentioned for this vintage. Neal Martin of Vinous (94–96 points) sees a drinking period of approximately 2029 to 2055. Antonio Galloni of Vinous (93–96 points) expects optimal development from 2030 to approximately 2048. James Suckling awarded the wine 95 points and recommends drinking from 2027.
Summary of professional reviews
James Suckling's Zekun Shuai rated the wine 95 points, highlighting its floral aromas, structure, and length. Neal Martin of Vinous awarded it 94-96 points, noting its pure floral expression, fine oak use, and a sensual, lingering finish. Antonio Galloni of Vinous rated the wine's balance and energy at 93-96 points and clearly sees aging potential.
The full review texts can be found in the Professional Reviews tab.
If available, you'll find the official fact sheet and additional documentation in the "Attachments" tab. You'll automatically receive these when you place an order. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse. When picking up your order in Dordrecht, you often receive an additional discount, which is immediately visible when you select "Pick up" during checkout.
You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Vinous, and James Suckling, among others. Need advice on selecting the right wine? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers.
Specifications
| Packing information | Case |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Saint-Emilion |
| Winery | Chateau la Gaffelière |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Merlot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2029 |
| Drinking till | 2055 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| James Suckling rating | 95 |
| Vinous rating | 96 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Rood fruit, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
| Sommy Pairing Beschrijving | De Château La Gaffelière Saint-Émilion Grand Cru betovert met een prachtig smaakpalet van rijpe kersen, viooltjes en verse kruiden, aangevuld door een kalkachtige mineraliteit die de wijn fris en levendig houdt. Zijn fluweelzachte tannines en lange, precieze afdronk maken hem bijzonder geschikt voor rijke, smaakvolle gerechten. Deze wijn past uitstekend bij geroosterde eend of tournedos met truffeljus, waarbij de verfijnde tannines en fruitige aroma’s mooi aansluiten op de sappigheid en diepgang van het vlees. Een langzaam gegaarde bereiding of het gebruik van truffel en paddenstoelen in bijvoorbeeld een risotto of vleesgerecht versterken de harmonie, terwijl rijpe kazen de wijn een elegante partner vormen voor een feestelijk moment. |
Professional Reviews
James Suckling
Score
95
Château La Gaffelière St.-Emilion 2023
Thursday, Dec 04, 2025
Color
Red
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Vintage
2023
Download Shelftalker
Aromas of ripe black cherries, mulberries and touches of iodine and violet extract. Full-bodied, flavorful and structured but finely etched, with fine tannins, good acidity and a long, Fine finish. 58% merlot and 42% cabernet franc. Better from 2027.
Zekun Shuai
Senior Editor
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
(94-96)
Drinking Window
2029 - 2055
From: The Dalmatian Vintage: Bordeaux 2023 (Apr 2024)
The 2023 La Gaffelière is very pure and floral on the nose, with black cherries intermingling with violet and iris flower scents. The new oak is neatly integrated here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and layers of lightly spiced black fruit. Cedar and graphite furnish the poised but persistent finish. This is another in a succession of impressive wines from this estate that just oozes sensuality. Superb.
- By Neal Martin on April 2024
(93-96)
Drinking Window
2030 - 2048
From: Bordeaux at the Crossroads: 2023 En Primeur (April 2024)
The 2023 La Gaffelière is a dense, powerful wine. As has been the case since 2018, La Gaffelière has a strong Franc component—40% in 2023. Usually, the aromatics are quite lifted, but this wine is rather dense. Nothing in particular stands out, as all the elements are impeccably balanced. This will need time to be at its best, but it shows promise. The introduction of 500-liter barrels and a reduction of new oak closes the wine a bit, but there's a ton of raw energy here and a good bit of tannin, too.
- By Antonio Galloni on April 2024
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Magnificent Bordeaux wines from a beautiful terroir
Château La Gaffelière is located in the south of Bordeaux in Saint-Emilion. With its unique silhouette, the chateau welcomes thousands of visitors traveling on the D122. This road used to be part of the estate and was already offered to the community when people were still used to travel on horses. Château La Gaffelière is the basis of a great wine, a 1st Grand Cru since the start of the classification of St Emilion in 1959. The vine has been present on the land of Château La Gaffelière since Gallo-Roman times, as shown by the numerous mosaics discovered by Comte Léo de Malet Roquefort in 1969. A strange coincidence: Ausonius had a vineyard in the same place (in the 4th century). The Malet Roquefort family is convinced that these mosaics have decorated the rooms of his villa. The quality of these decorative elements further underlines the richness of this place, called "le Palat" (Palatium means palace).
The wine of this winery comes from an exceptional terroir, the "golden triangle" nestled between the hills of Pavie and Ausone. However, a great region is of course nothing at all without the willingness and dedication of people. The De Malet Roquefort family has been running the estate for over 3 centuries, passionately and with a single goal: upgrading the vineyards and producing a wine with amazing aging potential.
The terroir
Currently, the estate extends over 32 ha, including the 22 ha in the 1st Grand Cru Classé. The plots are located in 3 different locations:
The limestone plateau: clay layers and green marl with a thickness of 3 to 5 meters sandwiched between two limestone beds. The plateau is located at about 90 meters above sea level. From the 16th century, limestone was widely extracted, blocks of stone were used for the construction of Bordeaux monuments and mansions.
The hill side, facing south-southwest: a favorable position for viticulture because a beautiful light is combined with a slope for natural water drainage. Furthermore, the Fronsac molasse (clay substrate) helps to regulate the supply of water and the supply of minerals by the plant.
The foot of the hill: made of carbonate sand. This soil is fragile but healthy. It takes special care and meticulous work to bring out the finesse of the grape
The vineyard
Since the year 2000, Château La Gaffelière has started an important replanting program. Now the vines can age peacefully up to an average of 35 years. The working methods have evolved to promote environmentally friendly viticulture. The vines are pruned according to Double and Single Guyot, depending on the planting density. The guiding principle of the work at La Gaffeliere is respect for the terroir and grapes. People are always looking for a ripe, full fruit. Grape tasting remains an essential step in planning the exact harvest date for each plot. The grapes are then picked by hand and placed in small boxes of about 10 kilos and placed in a cold storage (8 ° C) overnight.
Grape varieties
The vineyards consist of 75% Merlot grapes and 25% Cabernet Franc grapes.
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De Château La Gaffelière Saint-Émilion Grand Cru betovert met een prachtig smaakpalet van rijpe kersen, viooltjes en verse kruiden, aangevuld door een kalkachtige mineraliteit die de wijn fris en levendig houdt. Zijn fluweelzachte tannines en lange, precieze afdronk maken hem bijzonder geschikt voor rijke, smaakvolle gerechten. Deze wijn past uitstekend bij geroosterde eend of tournedos met truffeljus, waarbij de verfijnde tannines en fruitige aroma’s mooi aansluiten op de sappigheid en diepgang van het vlees. Een langzaam gegaarde bereiding of het gebruik van truffel en paddenstoelen in bijvoorbeeld een risotto of vleesgerecht versterken de harmonie, terwijl rijpe kazen de wijn een elegante partner vormen voor een feestelijk moment.
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