Château La Gaffelière 'Clos La Gaffelière' Saint Émilion 2020
4.6
HK$280
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character The 2020 Clos La Gaffelière Saint-Émilion captures the harmonious interplay between Merlot’s plush fruit and the aromatic lift of Cabernet Franc, reflecting the pedigree of its celebrated terroir. The 2020 vintage in Bordeaux is widely regarded as outstanding, thanks to a warm, sun-filled summer that produced grapes of excellent ripeness and concentration, resulting in wines with notable depth and supple tannins.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing Awarded 90 points by CellarTracker users, this wine opens with enticing aromas of ripe black cherries, wild violets, and a subtle graphite nuance. On the palate, it is generous and structured, offering layers of plum, cassis, and hints of savory spice, all wrapped in a smooth yet vibrant texture. The finish is persistent, marked by mineral freshness and fine-grained tannins. Versatile at the table, it pairs beautifully with herb-crusted rack of lamb, roasted duck breast, or aged Gouda cheese, and also complements Cantonese-style soy-glazed pork for an inspired East-meets-West pairing.
Winery Background Clos La Gaffelière is the respected second wine of Château La Gaffelière, a historic Saint-Émilion estate with roots tracing back centuries.
The property is situated on the prestigious limestone plateau and clay-limestone slopes just outside the medieval village, benefitting from some of the region’s most esteemed terroirs. Under the stewardship of the Malet Roquefort family, the estate practices sustainable viticulture and meticulous vineyard management, ensuring optimal ripeness for each parcel. In the cellar, a gentle approach to extraction and judicious use of oak preserve the purity of fruit and the estate’s hallmark elegance. This commitment to tradition and quality makes Clos La Gaffelière a benchmark for value and sophistication within Saint-Émilion.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryChâteau La Gaffeliere
Grape VarietiesMerlot, Cabernet Franc
Winemaker—
CountryFrance
Expert RatingJS 92-93
RegionBordeaux
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionSaint Émilion
Alcohol Level14.0
Classification (Ranking)Second Wine of Premier Grand Cru Classé B