In Bond Fine Wine. 2022 La Gaffeliere, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France. Premier Grand Cru Classé B • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 99/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2030–2060. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
William Kelley (WK) — 95–96/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 28/04/2023
A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, the 2022 La Gaffeli're derives exclusively from the prime hillside vineyards below Ausone that made this estate so compelling in the early and mid-twentieth century, and the 2022 is the finest wine produced at this address in many a year, surpassing the 2019 and 2020 in quality. Wafting from the glass with incipiently complex aromas of wild berries, v…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 99/100 · Vinous, 28/01/2025 · Drink 2032-2052
The 2022 La Gaffeli're is fantastic, but it has also closed down considerably post-bottling. Supremely elegant and perfumed, the 2022 is an absolutely stunning wine. Blood orange, pomegranate, spice, white pepper, dried herbs and all sorts of floral overtones soar from the glass. The Franc is so impressive here. I don't expect this magical Saint-Émilion to be ready any time soon. Today, it is a w…
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 99/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 27/02/2025 · Drink 2030 - 2060
The 2022 Chateau La Gaffeli're comes from a mix of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc that's from 22 hectares of classic Saint-Emilion limestone soils. The elevage spanned 19 months in just 50% new French oak. Its deep ruby/plum hue is followed by a stunning nose of ripe red and black fruits, spring flowers, spicy wood, and crushed stone-like minerality. With flawless balance, a pure, full-bodied,…