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Vintage | 1990 |
Rating | 90-94 |
Classification | St Emilion - 1er Grand Cru Classé B |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Saint Emilion |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Price | Less than 100 € |
Château | Gaffelière (La) |
Country | France |
The Château La Gaffeliere, is a vineyard of 22 hectares located in Saint-Emilion in Gironde. AOC Saint-Emilion, it is ranked Premier grand cru classé B in the latest rankings of the wines of Saint-Emilion 2006. Count Leo Malet-Roquefort is the current owner of the domain. The castle is located on the Gaffeliere an ancient medieval leper, where they cared for lepers, also called "Gaffette". The vines are 66% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. The château is situated between the Gaffeliere Ausone and Pavie, and produces a second wine from young vines (under 15 years) called Clos La Gaffeliere from the younger vines.
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The deep ruby-colored 1990 offers up abundant aromas of sweet new oak, ripe berry fruit, and floral scents. In the mouth, this stylish, medium-weight, beautifully proportioned wine has excellent concentration, decent acidity, moderate tannins, and a considerable sense of elegance and richness. It is the finest La Gaffeliere since the 1970 and 1947.