The Château La Gaffelière of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru of Bordeaux

Château La Gaffelière
The winery offers 11 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.2.
This estate is part of the Domaine Comte de Malet Roquefort.
It is ranked in the top 36 of the estates of Bordeaux.
It is located in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru in the region of Bordeaux
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The Château La Gaffelière is one of the world's great estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Château La Gaffelière is a French family vineyard located in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, a globally recognized appellation producing classic grape varieties that stand out for their character and aromatic complexity. The terroir of Château La Gaffelière is unique, deeply rooted in deep clay-limestone soils and a cliff on the slope which continues to create a favorable atmosphere for a powerful and distinguished wine. This property was established in 1780 by François Lamarche, who stated in his will that the estate should be "forbidden to sell or give away or sell at any time, as long as this will be possible." The tradition still held by the owners of this château is to preserve and inspire the essence of the wines that can be enjoyed over time. Particular attention is paid to the winemaking methods practiced at La Gaffelière. The wines are always made with the best products, in order to preserve the authenticity of their terroir. The chateau is known for its rich and powerful wines, made up of Merlot (Château La Gaffelière Merlot), Cabernet Franc (Château La Gaffelière Cabernet Franc), and Cabernet Sauvignon (Château La Gaffelière Cabernet Sauvignon). These same wines are regularly assessed by industry experts and the chateau is regularly cited as one of the most notable "Saint-Émilion Grand Cru". After maturing in barrels, the wines are stored in the vaulted cellars of La Gaffelière for over two years before being put on the market. Château La Gaffelière is a family venture that dates back more than two centuries, and more recently, the property has been enhanced by modern facilities that enable the optimization and management of their vineyards. The original limestone vaulted cellars and modern facilities are two very important elements that contribute to the quality and authenticity of the wines.

Top Château La Gaffelière wines

Looking for the best Château La Gaffelière wines in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château La Gaffelière wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Château La Gaffelière wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Château La Gaffelière

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Château La Gaffelière

How Château La Gaffelière wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of braised beef with carrots, leg with a spoon or seven o'clock leg or yassa chicken (senegal).

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Château La Gaffelière

On the nose the red wine of Château La Gaffelière. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry. In the mouth the red wine of Château La Gaffelière. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Château La Gaffelière

  • 1961With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 1987With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1982With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1966With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Château La Gaffelière.

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

Discovering the wine region of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Higher tier of Saint-Émilion on Bordeaux's right bank: velvety, complex reds dominated by Merlot (round, silky foundation with aromas of ripe plum, blackcurrant, violet, leather, chocolate and smoke) with spicy Cabernet Franc and structuring Cabernet Sauvignon. Fine tannins, balanced acidity, ages 3 to 30 years. Notes evolving toward tobacco, leather and chocolate at maturity. AOC stricter than Saint-Émilion (yields, minimum 12-month ageing, mandatory tasting panel).

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Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.

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