Chateau la Gaffeliere Saint Emilion GCC 2020, 75cl

Spread across 22 hectares of land, Chateau La Gaffeliere is located on a limestone plateau with clay-limestone hillsides and siliceous slopes. This wine is a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, and aged for 14 to 16 months in French oak barrels (60% new).

Tasting Notes:

Limestone dominance from the first moment, with saffron and oyster shell along with juicy and well-controlled blueberry and raspberry fruit, and white pepper spice. Cabernet Franc dominant in the aromatics of savoury tomato leaf, peony and heather, this is sleek, silky and excellent quality. First vintage without the Grand Cru Classé on the label, as it withdrew from the ranking, and a clear loss to the classification. 42hl/ha yield. Score: 95 – Jane Anson, JaneAnson.com, December 2022

Serving Suggestions:

Pairs well with red meat, charcuterie and cheese.