2024, Château Gaffeliére, SAINT-ÉMILION, 1er Grand Cru Classé

Last Year EP $96.00-

Bordeaux Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Franc.

This 38 hectare estate is situated below Ausone and close to Pavie on the limestone south-facing slopes of Saint Emilion. 22 hectares are currently under vine. Planted with 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and aged in 50% new oak. The 2024 vintage here is 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc. 

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. 2034-2054.
94-96 Antonio Galloni, vinous

Smoky oak impact on the opening, dense fruit to accompany, with lilac and iris, chalky palma violets, good quality and texture, cloves and cassis. Austerity comes in pretty strongly through the mid palate, this is one to look out for after ageing, and is a potential upscore in bottle. Third vintage since they stepped back from the classification. Harvest 25 September to 7 October. 50% new oak. Tasted twice.
93 Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux.

The 2024 La Gaffelière has a very seductive bouquet with black cherries, boysenberry and light Indian ink scents unfolding in the glass. The palate is very well balanced with succulent tannins, impressive mid-weight density and a crisp, mineral finish. La Gaffelière has been on a run of form recently and the 2024 overcomes the challenges of the vintage with style. 2029 - 2050
93-95 Neal Martin, vinous