Château La GaffelièreSaint Emilion Grand Cru 2011
Château La GaffelièreSaint Emilion Grand Cru 2011
| Size | 75cl |
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| Vintage | 2011 |
| ABV | 14% |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Sub-Region | Saint-Émilion |
| Main Grape | Merlot (80%) |
| Expression | Red, Medium-Bodied and Elegant |
Tasting note
Silky Bordeaux, packed with red and black fruits, the nose an enticing cloud of herbs.
In the press
Shows really well despite the difficulty of the vintage. Full body, complex and beautiful with black truffle and spice. Wet earth. Firm tannins. Lively.
Viticulture
The Château La Gaffelière vineyard is superbly-situated: oriented towards the south, and covering 25 hectares, 22 of which are in a single parcel between Châteaux Ausone and Pavie. Hillsides are calcareous clay, while the lower slopes are more sandy. The vineyard is planted with 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.
Food Match
To match with duck fillet, mushroom risotto, cheese.
| Closure | Natural Cork | ||||||
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| Allergens | Sulphur | ||||||
| SKU Code | H0906111 |