Château La Gaffelière
La Gaffelière Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
96pointsVinous · A. Galloni · 2023 vintage- Region
- Bordeaux, France
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Grapes
- Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Color
- Red
- Vintages
- 2021, 2023
Critical acclaim
Scores by vintage
29 scores of 90 points and above across 2 vintages.
2023vintage14 scores
96points
Vinous · A. Galloni2023 vintage
A dense, powerful wine.
- 96–98The Wine Independent2023Barrel
- 95Decanter2023
- 95James Suckling2023
- 95Jeff Leve2023
- 95Wine Enthusiast2023
- 95Wine Spectator2023
- 94Falstaff2023
- 92Jane Anson2023
5 more scores for 2023
- 95Vinum2023
- 94Vert de Vin2023
- 94–95Alexandre Ma2023Barrel
- 94–96Le Figaro Vin2023Barrel
- 90Jean-Marc Quarin2023
2021vintage15 scores
96points
Vinous · A. Galloni2021 vintageAlso 96: Wine Enthusiast, Bettane & Desseauve
A wine of sublime elegance and understated finesse.
- 96Wine Enthusiast2021
- 94Decanter2021
- 94James Suckling2021
- 94Jane Anson2021
- 94Jeb Dunnuck2021
- 94Jeff Leve2021
- 93The Wine Independent2021
- 93Wine Advocate2021
6 more scores for 2021
- 97Yves Beck2021
- 96Bettane & Desseauve2021
- 95Le Figaro Vin2021
- 93–95Alexandre Ma2021Barrel
- 92Falstaff2021
- 92Wine Spectator2021
Scores are for the vintages we carry. Ranges are barrel-sample scores given before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby. Aromatic and refined: black cherry, raspberry, violet, lavender and a touch of mocha. Seamless and velvety, with chalky freshness and a long, sapid finish. Cellar worthy.
Food Pairing
Rack of lamb, beef tenderloin, duck breast, truffle dishes.
Serve at 17 to 18°C (63 to 65°F). Decant young vintages for an hour.
