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Château La Gaffelière, a Premier Grand Cru Classé in Saint-Émilion, is a wine known for its balanced blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The 2023 vintage, for example, features 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, aged in 50% new barrels. Tasting notes often describe it with ripe dark fruits like blackcurrant and plum, alongside floral and subtle spice aromas from the oak. The palate offers a balance of velvety tannins and vibrant acidity, with flavors of blackberry, cherry, and licorice.
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Château La Gaffelière, a Premier Grand Cru Classé in Saint-Émilion, is a wine known for its balanced blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The 2023 vintage, for example, features 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, aged in 50% new barrels. Tasting notes often describe it with ripe dark fruits like blackcurrant and plum, alongside floral and subtle spice aromas from the oak. The palate offers a balance of velvety tannins and vibrant acidity, with flavors of blackberry, cherry, and licorice.
