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Château La Gaffelière 1978, a jewel of Saint-Émilion, born on the clay-limestone soils of the "golden triangle." This Premier Grand Cru Classé B, with 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, captivates with its notes of dark fruits and spices. On the palate: silky, with melted tannins. Ideal with duck breast or leg of lamb.
A family estate since 1705, this iconic property of Saint-Émilion embodies the excellence of Bordeaux wines, shaped by an exceptional terroir and an uninterrupted winemaking tradition.
- Terroir : Located on the "golden triangle" between the slopes of Pavie and Ausone, its clay-limestone soils give the wines a distinctive minerality and a refined structure.
- Vinification : A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, crafted with precision to reveal the balance between power and elegance, in keeping with ancestral methods.
Tasting notes for Château La Gaffelière 1978
To the eye: Garnet robe with tawny highlights, of a silky density through which the patina of time shows, while retaining a crystalline brilliance.
On the nose: Aromas of wild blackberry and candied black cherry intertwine with notes of cedar, blonde tobacco and undergrowth, lifted by a saline touch and a hint of graphite.
On the palate: Velvety texture, carried by a lively acidity and a chalky minerality, stretching into a long and taut finish where gentle spices and melted tannins intertwine.
Serve at 16-18°C in a Bordeaux glass to fully release its bouquet.
Vintage 1978
A pivotal vintage where the ripeness of the grapes, favored by a hot and dry summer, gave birth to wines of rare elegance, combining concentration and finesse.
- Aging potential: Ready to enjoy now.
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