Chateau La Gaffeliere 2020, Clos La Gaffelière, Saint Emilion Grand Cru

£39.95 per bottle

ABV 14%

Tasting Notes
Bright plum, cranberry and cherry fruit, some easy-to-love freshness. Unfussy and appealing with a limestone kick and chalky finish. Second wine of Chateau La Gaffeliere, made since 1985. Has its own separate wine cellar, with grapes that come from specific plots. Jane Anson, Decanter

Food
Perfect with red meats, including grilled lamb or pork, casseroles, wood pigeon, mature and hard cheeses.

Media
"James Suckling -93 Date Published February2018
"This is wound up nicely with brambly, fresh red and dark berries, as well as light mocha and Middle Eastern spices. The palate has punchy flavors delivered in suave, fine tannins and attractive full body. Drink or hold."

Region
Saint-Émilion and Pomerol sit next to each other on the right bank of Bordeaux. Saint-Émilion is home to some of the most prestigious wines in the world such as Cheval Blanc and Angelus. Only red wine qualifies for the appellation and is predominately made from Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Pomerol is located in the east of the Bordeaux region, near Saint-Émilion. While most appellations are named after a village or town within their boundaries, Pomerol has no such epicentre. Pomerol is an 800ha gravel bank with boasts the famous names of Petrus and Le Pin and produces wines made predominantly out of Merlot.

Producer
Château La Gaffelière is owned by Léo de Malet Roquefort, and the 22 hectare property produces on average 10,000 cases per year. Located in the centre of the St. Emilion appellation, due south of St. Emilion town, the property shares a similar climate to that enjoyed by both St.Emilion and Pomerol. more continental than the maritime Médoc, with generally more spring rainfall, though less in summer and winter. The 38 hectare Saint Emilion vineyard of Chateau La Gaffeliere is planted to 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc.