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La Gaffeliere 1982
HED66152
75 cl
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Situated just south of Saint-Émilion town, Château La Gaffelière is one of the oldest family-owned vineyards in the region. The estate boasts 22 hectares, of which roughly 70% is planted to Merlot and 30% to Cabernet Franc. The 1982 vintage in Bordeaux is widely regarded as one of the most exceptional and legendary vintages in the region`s history. It is often referred to as a ‘vintage of the century’ due to the exceptional quality of the wines produced.
88 Robert Parker
The 1982 is one of the few successful wines made during a disappointing period for La Gaffeliere. It displays the subtle, elegant style this estate favors, as well as an attractive, graceful bouquet of sweet, toasty oak intermingled with ripe black-cherries. Medium-bodied and silky smooth with plenty of spice, this low acid wine has no hard edges. It should be drunk over the next 4-6 years . Tasted 3 times with consistent notes. — Robert Parker, 23rd December 1995
87 Vinous
The 1982 La Gaffelière has a light nose in the context of the growing season, perhaps a little faded and with less fruit than its Saint-Émilion peers. Sous-bois, cigar smoke and remnants of red fruit mingle in the glass. It's a bit old school and tatty. The palate is actually better—medium-bodied with light tannins. Dryness crept in with age but with just a welcome dab of spice box on the finish. Drink this soon. Tasted at the Complete Bordeaux Tasting dinner at Hedonism.Neal Martin25th March 2025
17 Jancis Robinson
Sweet, lively, natural winemaking. No enormous impact but a gentle and refreshing wine. (JR) — Jancis Robinson, 15th July 2002
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