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A benchmark Gaffeliere, the Cabernet Franc speaks quite strongly here with notes of wild herbs, dark cherry and a hint of white pepper. Fine-grained and supple, the wine gains in momentum on the palate with a bright, vibrant and violet tinged finish. One of the best wines from this estate in recent years.
The 2025 La Gaffelière undergoes malo in barrel and matures in 50% new oak barrels and the remainder in one-year oak, 12% in demi-muids and 4% amphorae. It continues a strong run of form for this rejuvenated Saint-Émilion, with quite ebullient raspberry and wild strawberry scents, a dash of black pepper and brown spices, the Cabernet Franc shaping the aromatics and giving it a Pomerol-like personality. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, impressive weight, quite peppery and tensile; this maintains density and grip through to the long finish. This is a great wine that has great personality and charm.
The 2025 La Gaffelière 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 phenomenal wine by any measure. Tasted two times.
Critic score 95.25/100
Maturity Young 2027 - 2043
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Maturity Ready 2024 - 2036
Critic score 96.25/100
Maturity Ready 2026 - 2048
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