Country: France Region: Bordeaux Saint Emilion
Varietal: 58% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Franc
Vintage:2023 Colour:Red Style:Dry
Producer: Chateau La Gaffeliere
Since 2018,ChateauLaGaffelierehas been going from strength to strength and we think it will be the nextChateauCanon in years to come. In 2023, LaGaffelierescores 96-98 points from Lisa Perrotti-Brown and 94-96 points from Neal Martin, who writes:This is another in a succession of impressive wines from this estate that just oozes sensuality. Superb.LaGaffeliereis aChateauto be buying every year, as it will surely become one of the most allocated wines on the Right Bank. The smart money will know that LaGaffelierewill be around half the price of Canon. Buy it now, whilst its extraordinarily good value.
Why Buy?
La Gaffeliere is a breakout St Emilion star and has been making amazing wine for the last 5 vintages under new direction, with the 2023 named as "one of the stars of the vintage" (Jeb Dunnuck).
Located on the famous limestone plateau, La Gaffeliere is surrounded by some of the best names on the Right Bank, notably Chateau Ausone and Chateau Pavie. Jane Anson notes the palate and texture of 2023 is "a clear reminder of its limestone soils."
In 2023, La Gaffeliere's release at 332 per 6 x 75cl represents serious value when compared to its qualitive peers on the Right Bank.
The center-palate reflects excellent terroir, with blackberry, black-olive and walnut aromas and flavors. Tight center-palate with firm but creamy tannins and a flavorful, classy finish."
94 - 95 Points
James Suckling
"Love the depth and the vibrant fruit character here, and the vivid reflections to the colour. Chalky, fresh, extremely vibrant, real mineral pumice stone textire [sic], and a clear reminder of its limestone soils. Aged in barrels and large oak casks. Tasted twice. Now withdrawn from the St Emilion classification. Alexandre de Malet-Roquefort owner."
94 Points
Jane Anson
"The 2023 LaGaffeliereis deep garnet-purple in color. It slowly emerges from the glass with fragrant scents of boysenberries, fresh juicy plums, and black raspberries opening out to hints of lilacs, Sichuan pepper, fragrant soil, and cardamom. The medium to full-bodied palate is exquisitely knit with filigree layers of black and red berries and floral accents, supported by plush tannins and wonderful tension, finishing long and perfumed. Wow! The blend is 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, with pH 3.50."
96-98 Points,
Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
The Wine Independent
(Drink 2029-2050).
"One of the stars of the vintage, the 2023ChteauLaGaffelirechecks in as 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc resting in 50% new barrels. Cassis, smoked black fruits, graphite, and crushed stone all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a pure, layered, concentrated mouthfeel, plenty of tannins, and a great finish. It has a lot of oak but more than enough fruit and texture. It's serious stuff."
94-97 Points,
Jeb Dunnuck.
"The 2023 LaGaffelireis 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."
94-96 Points,
Neal Martin,
Vinous
(Drink 2029-2055).
Terms: Delivery Spring 2026. Excludes VAT & Duty, Payable upon delivery.
