2023 Chateau La Gaffeliere (1.5L)

The center-palate reflects excellent terroir, with blackberry, black-olive and walnut aromas and flavors. Tight center-palate with firm but creamy tannins and a flavorful, classy finish. ~ (95) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 4-15-2024

~ (96) Neal Martin, Vinous 4-27-2024

~ (96) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 4-30-2024

Love the depth and the vibrant fruit character here, and the vivid reflections to the colour. Chalky, fresh, extremely vibrant, real mineral pumice stone textire, and a clear reminder of its limestone soils. Aged in barrels and large oak casks. Tasted twice. Now withdrawn from the St Emilion classification. Alexandre de Malet-Roquefort owner. ~ (94) Jane Anson, Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux 4-17-2024

Elegant and floral. Terroir-driven on the palate. Tight and firmly structured. A touch reticent and austere at the moment but clear potential. Worth waiting. ~ (16.5) James Lawther, JancisRobinson.com 4-18-2024

One of the stars of the vintage, the 2023 Château La Gaffelière checks in as 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc resting in 50% new barrels. Cassis, smoked black fruits, graphite, and crushed stone all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a pure, layered, concentrated mouthfeel, plenty of tannins, and a great finish. It has a lot of oak but more than enough fruit and texture. It's serious stuff. ~ (97) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 5-8-2024