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Domaine de la Gaffeliere

Domaine de la Gaffeliere Saint-Émilion

Name: Domaine de la Gaffeliere Saint-Émilion
Brand: Domaine de la Gaffeliere
Price: null USD
Rating: 3.75 (0 reviews)

France, Bordeaux

Red wine

3.8

Expert Rating

4.4

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Domaine de la Gaffeliere is a renowned winery located in the Saint-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux, France. The vineyard is situated on a south-facing slope, which provides optimal sun exposure and excellent drainage for the vines. The winery is known for its meticulous winemaking process, which involves hand-harvesting and careful selection of the grapes. The resulting wine is a classic Saint-Émilion blend of Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, with a rich and complex flavor profile. The wine is aged in oak barrels, which adds a subtle hint of vanilla and spice to the final product.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Domaine de la Gaffeliere Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a deep, full-bodied red wine, with aromas of dark fruits, cassis, blackberry, and subtle hints of vanilla and spice.On the palate, it shows a nice balance of structure and elegance, with silky tannins, intense flavors of ripe dark fruits and spices, and a long, persistent finish with hints of dark chocolate and mineral notes. An excellent example of this noble French appellation, this wine is a superb expression of terroir and will age beautifully for many years to come.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (2)

Merlot

Cabernet Franc

ORIGINS

Winery: Domaine de la Gaffeliere

Region: Bordeaux

Bordeaux is a renowned French wine region located in the southwest of the country, along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious wine regions, renowned for its high-quality wines and centuries-old winemaking tradition. The history of winemaking in Bordeaux dates back to the 8th century, when the region was first planted with vines. Over the centuries, the region has become renowned for its high-quality wines, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.4

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