Château La Gaffelière, 2021 - Magnum
Château La Gaffelière, 2021 - Magnum
- 150cl
- 13.5%
- Red Still
- Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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Optimal drinking window: 2027 - 2048
Château La Gaffelière 2021 comes from one of the historic estates on the southern slopes of Saint-Émilion, where the vineyards sit on a mix of limestone plateau and clay-limestone soils just below Ausone. The blend is typically dominated by Merlot with a significant proportion of Cabernet Franc, giving the wine both plush fruit and a firm, aromatic backbone.
The 2021 vintage in Bordeaux was a challenging, cooler year marked by spring frost and a damp growing season, demanding meticulous vineyard work and strict selection. The best wines show restraint and classical balance rather than power, with bright acidity, moderate alcohol and a clear expression of terroir. At La Gaffelière, the result is a poised, finely structured wine that leans toward elegance and freshness.
What the critics say:
"The 2021 La Gaffelière is a wine of sublime elegance and understated finesse. Aromatic and pliant, the 2021 shows the more delicate side of the year, yet all the Gaffèliere signatures are present. Lavender, mocha, spice, dried herbs and leather are some of the many notes that grace this exquisite Saint-Émilion. The balance here is mind-blowing. Give this time, as it won't be ready to drink anytime soon. "
"The 2021 La Gaffeliere is a blend of 50% Cabernet Franc and 50% Merlot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it needs a little swirling and coaxing to unleash vivacious scents of wild blueberries, black raspberries, and black cherries, followed by hints of licorice, crushed rocks, wood smoke, and tapenade, with a waft of red roses. Medium-bodied, the palate is beautifully knit with lots of black fruit, floral and savory layers, framed by firm, ripe, grainy tannins and fantastic tension, finishing long and mineral-laced."
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