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2016 Clos La Gaffelière, St Emilion, Bordeaux

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Other Varieties
Ready - at best (Drink 2020 - 2034)
Jane Anson MW
89/100
Jeb Dunnuck
90/100
James Suckling
91-92/100
Product: 20168066635

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Description

The delightful, vibrant Clos La Gaffelière is the perfect chance to experience the winemaking expertise of Château La Gaffelière. Merlot dominates in this St Emilion red, bringing vivid aromas of ripe red berries and tart cherry, while a touch of Cabernet Franc (10%) further lifts its fresh, aromatic profile. A ribbon of minerality runs through a rounded palate that’s full of soft red fruits and juicy blackberry. This is a joy to savour, and a perfect wine to drink with a Sunday roast.

Drink now – 2026

Victoria Bull, Assistant Wine Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd (Apr 2022)

Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2016
Alcohol % 14%
Maturity Ready - at best (2020 - 2034)
Grape List Other Varieties
Body Full Bodied
Producer Château La Gaffelière

Critics reviews

Jane Anson MW 89/100
A little tighter than the 2015, this is good quality but needs shaking out with a few hours in a carafe. Once it unfurls, you get rose petals on the nose and touches of bitter cherry on the finish. It's worth noting that, as of this 2016 vintage, Clos Gaffeliere is no longer the same blend as Dame de la Gaffeliere (they were alternative names of the second wine depending on the export market) - this is a little more serious in style, while Dame is a little more fruity and often 100% Merlot.Drink 2020 - 2026jane_anson_mw, Decanter.com (Mar 2019)
Drink 2020 - 2026
Jane Anson MW, Decanter.com (Mar 2019)
Jeb Dunnuck 90/100
The second wine of La Gaffelière and made with consulting advice from Claude Gros, the 2016 Clos La Gaffelière is based on 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc brought up in a mix of barrel and concrete. It’s an elegant, medium-bodied Saint Emilion with good complexity (black cherries, gound earth, damp earth), moderate tannins, good concentration, and a clean, length finish. It’s upfront and ready to go, but I suspect it will keep for 10-15 years or more on its purity and elegance.Drink 2019 - 2034jeb_dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com (Feb 2019)
Drink 2020 - 2026
Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com (Feb 2019)
James Suckling 91-92/100
Vivid and fruity with hints of blackberry and mineral undertones. Medium to full body, tight palate. Savory and delicious already.james_suckling, jamessuckling_com (Apr 2017)
Drink 2020 - 2026
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (Apr 2017)

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