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Château La Gaffelière 2024

Name: Château La Gaffelière 2024
Brand: Château La Gaffelière
SKU: 1117/2024
Price: 436.8333333333333 DKK
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.46 (140 reviews)

Grand cru -

Bordeaux

Saint-Emilion

- Red - See details

Parker | 90-92

J. Robinson | 16.5

J. Suckling | 93-94

Vinous - A. Galloni | 94-96

The Wine Independent | 94-96

Alexandre Ma | 95-96

Vinous Neal Martin | 93-95

2.620,98 kr. Incl. VAT

(

873,66 kr. / Unit

)

2.096,78 kr. Ex duty & VAT

Packaging : a case of 3 Magnums (1,5l)

12 x 37.5CL

2.620,98 kr.

1 x 75CL

476,20 kr.

6 x 75CL

2.621,00 kr.

3 x 1.5L

2.620,98 kr.

1 x 3L

2.216,07 kr.

1 x 6L

4.104,02 kr.

1 x 9L

6.788,84 kr.

1 x 12L

8.911,16 kr.

1 x 15L

11.220,98 kr.

1 x 18L

13.858,92 kr.

En Primeur Wines – delivery in early 2027

ALL VINTAGES OF THIS WINE

All Château La Gaffelière wines

Marks and reviews

/100

Vinum

Astonishingly dense color; radiant bouquet with plenty of fruit, dark and red berries, dark chocolate, peppery spice; elegant on the palate, remarkably fine-grained, with gripping tannins, crisp fruit, no dips, juicy, red-fruited and incredibly fresh. Outstandingly successful this year.

/100

Decanter

Fragrant blackcurrant and plum notes on the nose. Clean, juicy and so lifted, this has great purity and focus from the start but also a sense of brightness and tang that gives it a happy, joyful character before salty tannins and saline notes come through. Finessed and sophisticated with uber charm. A totally delicious and easy-drinking wine. Great energy, sapidity and freshness. Delicate but just so drinkable.

/100

Jeff Leve

Leve Jeff

Flowers, oceanic and marine influences, black cherries, plums, cocoa, espresso, and licorice fill the nose with their perfume. On the palate, the wine is fresh, vibrant, fruity, and juicy, with its salty-edged, plummy profile. Elegant and lively, it can be enjoyed after just a few years of aging. The wine blends 60% Merlot with 40% Cabernet Franc, 13.5% ABV. Harvesting took place September 24 - October 8. Drink from 2028-2042. 92-94 points

/100

Le Figaro Vin

Slightly reserved, the bouquet nonetheless suggests a very lovely, deep, juicy fruit with impressive intensity. Restrained overall, the substance still struggles to reveal its personality, even though the fruit lingers along a tangy framework. The grainy texture adds density on the finish.

Description

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château La Gaffelière 2024

Tasting

This vintage is captivating with its fresh and balanced Merlots, as well as floral Cabernets of great finesse.

The freshness and complexity of a Grand Cru from Saint-Émilion

The property
Located at the southern entrance of the village of Saint-Émilion, the Château La Gaffelière, Premier Grand Cru Classé, has roots in ancient history. Archaeological remains, notably mosaics unearthed during excavations, testify to the presence of vines on these lands since Gallo-Roman times. Owned by the Malet Roquefort family for over 300 years, this exceptional estate, nestled in the prestigious "golden triangle" between the slopes of Châteaux Pavie and Ausone, embodies all the nobility and finesse of the great red wines of Saint-Émilion.

The vineyard
The 22-hectare vineyard of Château La Gaffelière benefits from an exceptional terroir in the golden triangle of Saint-Émilion. It is spread over three distinct areas: a limestone plateau, a clay-limestone slope, and a more siliceous foot of slope. This geological diversity gives the wine its characteristic complexity and aromatic richness. The estate practices grassing of the plots and favors an agro-ecological approach respectful of the environment.

The vintage
The 2024 vintage began with a slightly late flowering, showing a delay of 7 to 10 days compared to 2023. The summer was characterized by alternating rainy episodes and high heat. These climatic conditions allowed the Merlots to reach a beautiful maturity while maintaining freshness and balance.

Vinification and aging
The manually harvested grapes were placed in a cold room at 7°C for 12 hours before undergoing rigorous optical sorting. Parcel vinification took place in gravity-filled, thermo-regulated stainless steel vats, with a pre-fermentation at cold (8-10°C) followed by a post-fermentation at hot (30°C). 28 to 30 days of maceration. Malolactic fermentation was carried out 75% in vats and 25% in barrels. Aging continues in barrels, 60% of which are new, including 15% of 400 and 500L barrels, supplemented by 2% in TAVA amphorae.

Blend
60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc.