Chateau La Gaffeliere2015
RED WINE
- Producer Chateau la Gaffeliere
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- Appellation Saint-Emilion
- UPC 0 15643 50561 4
Reviews
Wine Spectator 95
Enticing warm plum, fig and blackberry compote notes roll through, inlaid with singed alder and tobacco accents. There's a light tug of warm cast iron and another wave of fruit after that, all supported by well-buried chalky minerality. This is a very strong showing and has put on some weight since the barrel tasting.
by JM, Wine Spectator , 2018
Wine Advocate 94+
Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 La Gaffeliere has a slightly reticent, broody nose of black truffles, fertile loam and mossy bark over a core of warm plums, crushed black berries and black cherries plus a touch of iron ore. Medium to full-bodied with firm and very finely grained tannins with layers of softly spoken fruit and great freshness, it finishes long.
by LPB, Wine Advocate , 2018
James Suckling 94
Impressive deep-set dark cherries, blueberries and dark plums here with neatly fitted spicy oak, which adds immediate complexity. Deep, long and fresh with vibrant acidity, underpinning ripe blackberries, plums and hints of chocolate. Superb wine.
by JS, James Suckling , 2018
Vinous Media 97
The 2015 La Gaffeliere is a wine of total finesse. Much less obvious and overt than most Saint-Emilions in this vintage, La Gaffeliere makes its case on harmony and grace above all else. Bright, lifted Cabernet Franc-infused aromatics give the 2015 striking freshness and aromatic presence. The flavors are bright and nuanced to the core, with plenty of red cherry, espresso and floral notes. But back to the basics. In 2015 La Gaffeliere is a wine that stands out because of its impeccable balance and sense of proportion. I loved it.
by AG, Vinous Media , 2018
Wine Enthusiast 97
From its privileged position on the sweep of vines leading up to the medieveal city of Saint-Emilion, this estate has made an impressive wine in this vintage. It is rich and concentrated both in its structure and its black fruits. Complex, dark and dense, it can age for many years.
by RV, Wine Enthusiast , 2018