1998 La Gaffeliere
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Elegant and soft, with admirable restraint as well as subtlety, yet surprising richness and seductiveness, the 1998 offers pure notes of strawberries and black cherries gently infused with high quality toasty oak. Round, medium-bodied, and well-balanced, it can be drunk now and over the next 12-14 years.
A big, Porty, raisiny wine. Very ripe plum and hints of mineral and spice on the nose. Full-bodied, thick and rich, with big, silky tannins. Slightly hot finish. Rather rustic but impressive. Best after 2006. 6,665 cases made. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2001
Elegant and soft, with admirable restraint as well as subtlety, yet surprising richness and seductiveness, the 1998 offers pure notes of strawberries and black cherries gently infused with high quality toasty oak. Round, medium-bodied, and well-balanced, it can be drunk now and over the next 12-14 years. Wine Advocate.April, 2001
About the producer
Bordering both Ausone and Pavie, this property has been owned by the De Malet Roquefort line for over 300 years – making them the oldest winegrowing family in Saint-Emilion.