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Chateau La Gaffeliere  2005
Chateau La Gaffeliere 2005

Chateau La Gaffeliere 2005


Bordeaux Red Blends

from St-Emilion, Bordeaux, France

Price: $99.00
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Item No. 101762 
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2007
The Wine Advocate 89 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 89 point rating
International Wine Cellar 88 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar 88 point rating
2006
The Wine Advocate 89 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 89 point rating
International Wine Cellar 89 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar 89 point rating
Connoisseurs' Guide 89 point ratingConnoisseurs' Guide 89 point rating
red wine style:
Light & Fruity Smooth & Supple Earthy & Spicy Big & Bold
winemaker's notes:

80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc

alcohol by volume: 14.5%
critical acclaim:

"The finest La Gaffeliere I have ever tasted, the prodigious 2005 boasts a dense ruby/purple color in addition to a flamboyant bouquet of lead pencil shavings, creme de cassis, blackberries, smoked meats, incense, and Asian spice. Fabulously deep and full-bodied as well as ethereal and exceptionally elegant for its explosive richness and intensity, its lightness of being reflects the vineyard’s sensational terroir. This succulent beauty appears to be approachable, but that belies some significant tannins. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2030+. "

96 Points

The Wine Advocate

"Has a fabulous, opulent nose of crushed blackberry, wild licorice and flowers. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins, lots of fruit and a long finish. A flavorful young red. Best after 2013. 4,500 cases made. "

93 Points

Wine Spectator

"Medium ruby-red. Pure aromas of dark berries, graphite, licorice and spices. Spicy, very dark flavors of cassis, blackberry, minerals and spices, complicated by a musky espresso note and a whiff of smoked meat. Given lovely definition by a firm tannic spine that calls for patience."

91 Points

International Wine Cellar

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