This is a fine Saint-Emilion of the old school, with lovely sumptuousness of fruit and tannins which were chewy when young, but are now mellowing to a wonderful, velvet plushness. The Château La Gaffelière vineyard is superbly-situated: oriented towards the south, and covering 25 hectares, 22 of which are in a single parcel between Châteaux Ausone and Pavie. Hillsides are calcareous clay, while the lower slopes are more sandy. The vineyard is planted with 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.
Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé
Château la Gaffelière
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Winemaking
After manual harvesting, the grapes from different parcels are vinified separately. Several days cold maceration is followed by inoculation with yeast, after which fermentation takes place. Vats are pumped-over and the cap is punched. Maceration takes place in thermo-regulated tanks at 28°C, and running off is determined by ongoing tasting. Malolactic fermentation reduces acidity and softens the wine, and takes place in new barrels and stainless steel tanks. Blending is done at the end of winter. Then the wine is matured in oak barrels and bottled after 10 to 12 months.
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Product Specification
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ColourRed
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CountryFrance
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RegionBordeaux
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StyleMedium to Full Bodied
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ClosureNatural Cork
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SKUH0906114
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Alcohol %14.5%
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GrapeMerlot
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Unit Volume75cl
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VegetarianYes