In Bond Fine Wine. 2019 La Gaffeliere, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France. Premier Grand Cru Classé B • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 96/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2028–2059. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Jane Anson (JA) — 96/100 · Inside Bordeaux, 26/01/2022 · Drink 2028-2044
The most gorgeous depth and complexity through the palate, with touches of mineral pulsing and salinity on the finish, a ton of brambled blackberry, raspberry puree, tobacco leaf, leather and raspberry leaf fruit. 60% new oak. Brilliant wine. Owned by the Malet-Roquefort family since 1715, with Stephane Derenoncourt consultant since 2004. I love this, and it has delivered on its En Primeur promis…
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (LPB) — 95–97/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 18/06/2020
Sporting a deep garnet-purple color, the 2019 La Gaffeliere reveals a tantalizingly bright, fresh nose of ripe black plums, crushed blackberries and warm black cherries with touches of lavender, star anise, Sichuan pepper and fragrant earth. The vibrant black fruits completely fill the medium to full-bodied palate with loads of crunchy, energetic flavors, framed by wonderfully plush tannins and a…
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 91–93/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 11/06/2020
The flagship 2019 Chateau La Gaffeliere is mostly Merlot, yet the cuvee always includes around 15% Cabernet Franc. It offers a complex array of spiced red and black fruits, cedary herbs, lead pencil, and a kiss of tobacco to go with a medium-bodied, elegant, impressively balanced style on the palate. It shows the more classic style of the vintage, has no hard edges, and is going to be relatively…