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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 16/20 · Drink 1985-2005, Jancis Robinson MW, Nov 2010

Very rich and powerful. Quite gamey. Dry end. A little bit of decay. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
79
79/100

Average Score

79
79/100

Robert Parker

16
16/20

Jancis Robinson MW

More reviews and scores

79 points
Robert Parker
Score 79/100 · Drink 1990, Robert Parker, Jan 1998

This wine has turned out far better than I initially thought it would. It has none of the hard tannins so typical of the 1975 vintage, but rather, a soft, elegant, medium-bodied, ripe, fruity nose and flavors, complemented nicely by some vanillin-scented new oak. The wine displays some amber at the edge, and given its lightness and softness, it should be consumed. Anticipated maturity: Now-may be in decline. Last tasted, 11/90.

About the producer

Ch. la Gaffelière
La Gaffeliere

Bordering both Ausone and Pavie, this property has been owned by the De Malet Roquefort line for over 300 years – making them the oldest winegrowing family in Saint-Emilion.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13.5%

Classification

Premier Grand Cru Classé B

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