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2016 Clos La Gaffeliere, Chateau La Gaffeliere, St Emilion, Bordeaux
Deep garnet in colour, the 2016 La Gaffelière has a nose of stewed red plums, black cherries and kirsch, followed by hints of aniseed, mossy tree bark and truffles. The medium-bodied palate is elegant and refined, delivering great freshness with soft tannins and an earthy finish. A blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc.
Critics
Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. A more savoury, Cabernet Franc-driven bouquet, well defined, with cedar and sandalwood notes judiciously tucked behind the brambly red fruit. The medium-bodied palate offers supple tannins.
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Deep garnet in colour, with a nose of stewed red plums, black cherries and kirsch, plus hints of aniseed, mossy tree bark and truffles. Elegant and refined with great freshness, soft tannins and an earthy finish.
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The 2016 La Gaffelière is superb. Vivid and precise, with layers of nuance, a wine of real clarity. Blood orange, lavender, rose petal and mint add brightness to this stunningly beautiful Saint-Émilion.
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This was delicious En Primeur and is even better now. Wonderfully rich, intense dark fruits joined by grip and supple tannins, with hints of dark chocolate.
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This is really decadent and rich with great aromas of earth, spice, frostflowers and fresh mushrooms that follow through to a full body, firm and chewy tannins and a flavourful finish.
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