At first, the taste of black fruits surprises in this vintage, with a fresher hint. The new plots of cabernet francs (20%) are probably the explanation. On the palate of château La Gaffeliere 2012, we find a nice knit, silky, really on velvelt. Ageing is still on, however, a wine with a great finesse is already born, with power as the best vintages of this first classified growth of Saint-Emilion.
Wine Advocate-Parker : Very elegant kirsch liqueur-like notes mixed with licorice, spice and earth jump from the glass of this famous St.-Emilion, long-owned by the Malet Roquefort family. A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc (14% alcohol), this has slightly more acidity and structure than some St.-Emilions. The limestone-dominated terroir comes through in the wine's striking and very powerful minerality. It is medium-bodied, elegant, tightly knit and probably in need of 2-4 years of bottle age. It should drink well for the following 15 years.
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Saint-Emilion
Classification
1er grand cru classé "B"
Vineyard
Libournais
Wine certification
AOC
Producer
Chateau La Gaffeliere
Color
Red
Dessert wine
No
Alcohol
14
Grape varieties
Merlot/Cabernet Franc
Parker
91+
J. Robinson
16
Wine Spectator
89
R. Gabriel
17
J. Suckling
88-89
Environment
Sustainable
Allergens
Contains sulfites
On Sale
$124.44
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