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La Gaffeliere 2016

St Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé B

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Tasting Notes

The 2016 La Gaffelière is superb. Vivid and precise, with layers of nuance, the 2016 is a wine of real clarity. Blood orange, lavender, rose petal and mint add brightness to this stunningly beautiful Saint-Émilion. La Gaffelière is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, and it is the Franc that gives the wine so much character and complexity. This is just an irresistibly captivating Saint-Émilion. Stéphane Derenoncourt and Simon Blanchard consult.

Score: 96

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2024-2051 01 January 2019

The 2016 La Gaffelière is not a huge Saint-Émilion, but rather a wine of total finesse and class. I loved it. The blend is 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, with the Franc very much in evidence in the perfumed, bright notes it contributes to the wine. Stéphane Derenoncourt and Simon Blanchard consult.

Score: 92 - 95

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com 25 April 2017

The 2016 La Gaffeliere has a reserved bouquet at first, one that gradually unfurls with quite intense black cherry and sloes, yet there seems to be a welcome restraint, a Saint Emilion that knows how important it was to not "push" the fruit too much. The palate is medium-bodied with very smooth and rounded tannin. The acidity here is nicely judged, and it feels very cohesive, with dark berry fruit mixed with a little cola and plenty of black pepper towards the satisfying finish. Maybe it would benefit from more on the aftertaste, but otherwise this is an excellent La Gaffelière, a château that is now beginning to deliver the goods.

Score: 92 - 94

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2022-2045 28 April 2017

The Malet-Roquefort family has produced an extremely lovely wine in 2016, with the playoff of intensity and juiciness very well handled. The clay-limestone terroir has held freshness, and the floating floral aspect is clear right through the mid-palate and through to the finish. Beautifully balanced. 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc aged for 15 months in 50% new oak.

Score: 93

Decanter, - Maturity: 2027-2050 21 April 2017

Dark crimson. Rich and round and very sweet. A bit thick and graceless. Some greenness.

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2021-2032 13 April 2017

Lively, with light savory and spearmint hints flecked throughout, while the core of currant and fig fruit sits atop some medium-weight brambly grip. A good juicy edge through the finish pulls it together. Very solid.—J.M.

Score: 92 - 95

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 10 April 2017

Dynamically and minerally young wine with blackberry and blueberry character. Full body. Firm tannins and a fresh finish. Shows structure and intensity. Focused and classy. Love the finish.

Score: 95 - 96

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 24 March 2017