Chateau La Gaffeliere 2016 750ml (750ml)

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Producer	Chateau La Gaffeliere
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Subregion	Libournais
Varietal	Bordeaux Blend
Vintage	2016
Sku	FR-RD4904
Size	750ml

 

The La Gaffelière 2016 is a beautifully proportioned and refined wine from one of Bordeaux’s greatest modern vintages. The nose reveals black cherry, plum, violet, and graphite, layered with notes of cedar, cocoa, and subtle spice. On the palate, the wine is medium- to full-bodied, with silky yet structured tannins and a vibrant acid backbone that gives remarkable precision. Flavors of cassis, dark berry, and savory mineral tones unfold gradually with depth and clarity. The balance between richness and freshness is striking, lending the wine both approachability and age-worthiness. The finish is long, elegant, and harmoniously textured—an outstanding Saint-Émilion that combines power with finesse and exceptional aging potential.

Château La Gaffelière is one of Saint-Émilion’s historic and highly regarded estates, classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé. Owned by the Malet-Roquefort family for generations, the château sits on the limestone plateau and clay-limestone slopes that define the appellation’s finest terroirs. The vineyard composition leans heavily on Merlot, supported by Cabernet Franc, which brings aromatic lift and structural precision. In recent decades, La Gaffelière has refined its style toward greater clarity and balance, emphasizing freshness, precise extraction, and elegant tannins. Oak aging is carefully calibrated to frame rather than dominate the wine. The estate is now considered one of the most consistent and polished expressions of modern Saint-Émilion.