Château la Gaffelière 2017
Saint-Emilion - Premier Grand Cru Classé B
97/100 Parker
Drink Date : 2024 - 2054
Reviewed by Lisa Perrotti-Brown the 16th Mar 2020 :
"The 2017 La Gaffeliere is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the nose is a little closed to begin, slowly unfurling to reveal fragrant scents of kirsch, black raspberries and warm plums plus suggestions of unsmoked cigars, rosehip tea and underbrush. Medium-bodied, the palate has fantastic elegance and sophistication, with tons of bright, perfumed fruit and exquisitely ripe tannins, finishing with bags of freshness and energy. Since the lower-lying sections of La Gaffeliere were affected by frost this year, this wine mainly comes from the section up on the Saint-Émilion plateau, near Ausone. Truly impressive!"
Data sheet
Note | Between 95 and 97 |
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PR rating | 97/100 |
Recoverable VAT | Yes |
Colour | Red |
Format | Bottle (75cl) |
Vintage | 2017 |
Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
Appellation | Saint-Emilion |
Level | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Region | Bordeaux |
Châteaux bordeaux | La Gaffelière |
Prix | From 80 to 150 € |