Château La Gaffelière – Château La Gaffelière 2019

Château La Gaffelière 2019, a Premier Grand Cru Classé B from Saint-Émilion, is a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc at 14.2% ABV. On the nose, it showcases rich black cherry and marzipan aromas, while the palate is defined by polished tannins and pronounced herbaceous notes. Right now, the herbal elements are slightly intense, giving the wine a structured, somewhat restrained profile that promises to mellow with age. After just a year of aging since I last tasted it, this wine has shown significant development, warranting 93+ points for now, with a realistic expectation of reaching 95–96 points as it matures over the next five years.