Red

Les Hauts de la Gaffeliere Saint Emilion

0.75L | 13.5%

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Cabernet Franc, Merlot

Château La Gaffelière

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Les Hauts de la Gaffeliere Saint Emilion

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Complexity

Beautifully layered

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2021

Ready to drink 2021 - 2028

Past peak After 2028

Aromas

Plums Cherries Blackberries Cedar Vanilla Spices

Food Pairing

Roasted chicken Pork Earthy vegetarian dishes Beef Lamb

Vintage Report

The 2018 vintage for Saint-Émilion received an excellent score of 94 points from Robert Parker. The wines are characterized by a youthful and powerful tannin profile that indicates significant aging potential.

When we think of the very best Saint-Émilion wines, Château La Gaffeliere is certainly high on our list. This beautiful, classic winery is located on the southern edge of the Saint-Émilion wine region. Since 1959, the winery has been ranked among the world's finest wines and holds the 1st Grand Cru classification, a distinction reserved only for the very best. Today, they have thirty-two hectares of vineyards, twenty-two of which are classified as 1st Grand Cru. Over the years, the winery has invested heavily; there are always new barrels in the cellars, and the vines are in excellent condition. We can truly say that this is one of the most beautiful wineries in Saint-Émilion.

The old vineyard of Les Hauts de la Gaffeliere

For this third wine from Château La Gaffeliere, Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes are used, just as they are for the fine wines. The vineyards are situated in an exceptional climate with abundant sunshine and the cool breeze that blows through them from the Gironde River. The terroir is unique, partly due to the vineyards' location in the Golden Triangle. Nestled between the hills of Pavie and Ausone, the environment is perfect. The Malet Roquefort family, who have owned the winery for over three centuries, are proud of this, and we taste that in this classic wine, Les Hauts de la Gaffeliere. The soil structure in which the vines grow contains many layers of clay and green organ, giving this red wine its own unique character. When the harvest is ripe, the bunches are harvested entirely by hand to guarantee the purity of this red wine. Well, they certainly succeeded—pure, honest, and exceptionally pure!

Wood aging for the Les Hauts de la Gaffeliere Saint Emilion

When the harvest arrives in small crates at Château La Gaffelier, the bunches are gently pressed, the black juice collected, and initially aged in steel vats. This Les Hauts de la Gaffeliere is then aged in oak barrels, creating a full-bodied and powerful Saint-Émilion wine. This is also clearly noticeable in the aroma: springy and beautifully classic aromas of black fruit, spices, vanilla, and a touch of berry and chocolate. On the palate, it's a wine to savor, as this Les Hauts de la Gaffeliere warms the palate. We initially noted impressions of blackberry and berry, along with vanilla and a touch of cedar. On the cheeks, beautifully refined tannins with a good level of fruit. On the back of the tongue, flavors of vanilla, cedar, and licorice tingle, bringing balance to the wine. The powerful yet smooth finish offers a beautiful, classic wine feel, perfectly suited to this Saint-Émilion.

Product details

Alcohol content	13.5%
Vintage	2018
Size	0.75L
Region	Bordeaux
Sub-region	Saint-Émilion
Producer	Château La Gaffelière
Varietal(s)	Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Oak aging	Yes, Eerst op stalen vaten, daarna op eikenhouten vaten.
Ideal serving temperature ?	16° - 18°C