Gaffeliere

Chateau La Gaffeliere Grand Cru St-Emilion from France, Bordeaux, St-Emilion by Chateau La Gaffeliere (12 x 75 cl)

Chateau La Gaffeliere Grand Cru St-Emilion from France, Bordeaux, St-Emilion by Chateau La Gaffeliere (12 x 75 cl)

Chateau La Gaffeliere Grand Cru St-Emilion from France, Bordeaux, St-Emilion by Chateau La Gaffeliere (12 x 75 cl)

Chateau La Gaffeliere Grand Cru St-Emilion from France, Bordeaux, St-Emilion by Chateau La Gaffeliere (12 x 75 cl)

Although built in the 12th century, today the Chateau is more neo-gothic in design due to extensive remodeling in the 19th century. the De Malet Roqueforts have owned La Gaffeliere for over 400 years, longer than any other family-owned property in Saint Emilion. Fermentation takes place in water cooled, stainless steel cuvees with three weeks maceration. The wine is aged for 20-22 months in oak casks of new or not more than 2 years of age. Fresh egg white fining, no filtration. The Chateau believes in a very long fermentation and in replanting only when absolutely to maintain a good average of old vines. These two factors combined with the high proportion of new oak casks gives a firmness and body to the wine and a tendency to slower maturing in bottle than most Saint Emilions. The 65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon grape come from 22 hectares of vineyards have produced a cuvée with a rich dark red with violet reflections colour and a pedigree temperament. Full bodied and spicy with fruity, velvety wooded flavours. (12 x 75 cl)

Vines have been grown at Chateau La Gaffeliere since Gallo-Roman times, as attested by a villa from this period discovered by Count Leo de Malet Roquefort. His family have owned and managed this chateau for four centuries giving them a richer and longer history than any other winegrowers in Saint-Emilion. The wine is a deep ruby-red colour and it has a rich and complex bouquet with hints of blackcurrant and truffle. 18-20 months in new barrels. "...a medium bodied wine with a sweet midpalate, excellent concentration and purity, and a classically balanced, finesse-style finish. Anticipated maturity, 2003-2014." Parker, . (12 x 75 cl)

Vines have been grown at Chateau La Gaffeliere since Gallo-Roman times, as attested by a villa from this period discovered by Count Leo de Malet Roquefort. His family have owned and managed this chateau for four centuries giving them a richer and longer history than any other winegrowers in Saint-Emilion. The current owner makes use of this experience to renovate every now and then but also to perpetuate the traditions that have made La Gaffeliere famous worldwide. The wine is a deep ruby-red colour and it has a rich and complex bouquet with hints of blackcurrant and truffle. 18-20 months in new barrels. "...a compressed but alluring, medium bodied, finesse-filled format...pretty fruit and a dry, crisp finish. Anticipated maturity, 2000-2010." Parker, 87. (12 x 75 cl)

Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere Grand Cru Classe St-Emilion from France, Bordeaux, St-Emilion by Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere (12 x 75 cl)

Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere Grand Cru Classe St-Emilion from France, Bordeaux, St-Emilion by Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere (12 x 75 cl)

Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere Grand Cru Classe St-Emilion from France, Bordeaux, St-Emilion by Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere (6 x 1.5 Litres)