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2024 Château La Gaffelière, St Emilion

HoldWell stockedAntonio Galloni, Vinous 94/100

The fruit profile here is on the darker spectrum of red fruit, still with bright cherries and strawberries but there is a darker element with damsons and a touch of savoury spice. The palate is more mouth-filling than seen in other wines this vintage, with a real density to the concentration that makes it stand out, and a fresh finish that is hard to resist. The 2024 confirms its place as one of the top properties in Saint-Émilion in this challenging vintage. Bright and dynamic in the glass, with terrific persistence, it sizzles with tension. Crushed flowers, mint, lavender and crushed rocks o

Colour / grapeRed · Cabernet Franc, Merlot
RegionBordeaux, France
Drink window2034–2054
2026Hold2054
Best withBeef, Lamb, Game (deer, venison), Poultry

Critics

Antonio Galloni, Vinous 94/100

The 2024 La Gaffelière confirms its place as one of the top properties in Saint-Émilion in this challenging vintage. Bright and dynamic in the glass, with terrific persistence, the 2024 sizzles with tension. Crushed flowers, mint, lavender and crushed rocks open in the glass. The finesse of the tannins is impossible to miss. The 2024 is not a huge wine, but its finesse is evident. Blue/purplish fruit, slate and clean mineral overtones extend the long, sculpted finish. Tasted three times.

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Neal Martin, Vinous 93/100

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James Lawther, jancisrobinson.com 16.5/20

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Yohan Castaing, The Wine Advocate 90/100

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Wine-Searcher aggregate (19 critics) 93/100

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