2025, Château la Gaffeliére, SAINT-ÉMILION, 1er Grand Cru ClasséThe 2025 vintage here is 65% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc. This 38 hectare estate is situated below Ausone and close to Pavie on the limestone south facing slopes of Saint Emilion. The 2025 La Gaffelire soars out of the glass with magnificent intensity. Strong Cabernet Franc overtones and bright saline notes from the clay limestone plateau are finely sketched with tremendous precision. The 2025 bristles with tension from start to finish. It's a

But the fruit doesn't take long to emerge

holding up against the classified growths

The wine sees one year of flor ageing but it's distinctly dry and round on the palate

After a swirl or two the most gorgeous perfume of red roses

11th and 15th of September

80% Cabernet Sauvignon

not a lot of tension

a mixture of red and black fruit

A great quality glass that slowly but surely stretches out and invites you to enjoy

This is pretty sombre

this is the first year under organic certification

sensual wine with velvety tannins and a suave