| Size | 150cl |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2016 |
| ABV | 14% |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Sub-Region | Saint-Émilion |
| Main Grape | Merlot (70%) |
| Expression | Red, Medium-Bodied and Elegant |
Tasting note
This Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion is utterly beautiful: expressive, intense, perfumed and so silky-succulent. It has fantastic harmony and balance, and wonderful texture to the tannins.
In the press
This was delicious En Primeur and is even better now with three years under its belt. It's had time to bed down and is fully set for the long term. Wonderfully rich, intense dark fruits are joined by grip and supple tannins through the palate. It has hints of dark chocolate, and a floral edge from the Cabernet Franc. Be in no rush to open this, because it's clearly going to deliver over the next few decades. Drinking Window: 2025 - 2044
This is really decadent and rich with great aromas of earth, spice, frost flowers and fresh mushrooms that follow through to a full body, firm and chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Very, very serious from here. Try after 2025.
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.
Vinification
Grapes manually harvested, vinified separately from different parcels. Cold maceration for days, yeast inoculation, then fermentation. Tanks with controlled temp at 28°C, frequent pump-overs and cap punching. Running off based on taste. Malolactic in new barrels and steel tanks. Blending in late winter. Matured in oak barrels, bottled after 10-12 months.
Food Match
To match with duck fillet, mushroom risotto, cheese.
| Closure | Natural Cork | ||||
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| Suitable for | Vegans | ||||
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| pH | 3.49 | ||||
| Total Acidity | 3.45g/l Tartaric | ||||
| Residual Sugar | 2.2g/l | ||||
| Allergens | Sulphur Egg | ||||
| SKU Code | H0906816 |