2004 La Gaffeliere
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Dark crimson. Sweet, very evolved. Coffee and exaggerated. (JR)
This beautiful offering is a striking success for the vintage. Elegant, pure, and impeccably detailed as well as noble, the deep ruby/purple-tinged 2004 La Gaffeliere reveals fragrant aromatics of sweet cherries, cassis, menthol, and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied with soft tannin, outstanding ripeness as well as texture, and a lovely, low acid, lush finish, this stunningly complex, already evolved St.-Emilion should drink handsomely for another 12-15+ years. It is a sleeper of the vintage.
Very, very deep crimson. Scented, rather polished nose. Lots of ripe fruit and lots of still-dry tannins. Should get there in the end but it's a bit hot on the finish. (JR)
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.