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Product: 2019 Chateau La Gaffeliere Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
The grapes are carried into small crates and put straight into a cold storage (8°C) for one night. The next morning, bunches are mechanically de-stemmed and berries are sent to the optical sorting machine (purchased on 2013) by a conveyor belt. The sorted berries fill the vats by natural gravity as they are located below the sorting area. Entirely renovated in 2013, the vat room is composed of 20 temperature controlled tanks, made of purple stainless steel and shaped like an upside down truncated cone. This new space dedicated to vinification is high tech, innovative, aesthetic and practical. However its architecture remains traditional through its stone walls and wood frame. Each plot is worked individually, in order to extract the best expression of its terroir. Gentle pumping over and punching down pace the alcoholic fermentation. Then some lots are barreled for the malolactic fermentation, while the others remain in tanks for this process. Ageing process follows as well the plot by plot management. As the underground cellar is below the vat room, natural gravity is also used to barrel the wine. 50% new French oak barrel are purchased every year. Under a dome of concrete, with control of temperature and humidity, our wine will age quietly during 14 to 16 months. The nose expresses notes of blackberries and cherries intertwined with smoky oak. Medium bodied, the palate is concentrated but vibrant with stewed black and red plums, boysenberry preserves, and Indian spices, leading to black olive salinity. The tannins are fine grained and sophisticated. While parts of the estate date back to the 11th century, the true beginnings of La Gaffeliere as a winery started with the arrival of the Comte de Malet-Roquefort in the 17th century. They are responsible for the unique, Gothic-styled chateau that is easily visible from the main road leading to the Saint Emilion village. By the 18th century, Chateau La Gaffeliere had earned a reputation for producing high-quality, St. Emilion wine. At some point in time, the vineyard was split with some of the land shifting to what became Canon La Gaffeliere, located just down the road. Under the Malet-Roquefort family, for a period of time, the estate was known as La Gaffeliere Naudes. Until 1961, the wines of La Gaffeliere Naudes were outstanding. For consumers seeking older Bordeaux, these can often be found at low prices in the marketplace. Eventually, the estate’s name changed and was shortened to just Chateau La Gaffeliere.In late 2014, Count Alexandre de Malet Roquefort purchased 13 hectares from the Cassatt family that included Chateau Mauvezin, Domaine de Peyrelongue and Chateau Haut Badon. From those 13 hectares of vines, it is thought that 3 – 4 hectares of vines are of Classified Growth quality. Also in 2014, Chateau La Gaffeliere removed three hectares of its vines for replanting. On June 1, 2022, just a few months before the official results of the 2022 Saint Emilion classification were publically announced, surprisingly, Chateau La Gaffeliere withdrew their estate from the classification. This was surprising because they almost for sure would have retained their Premier Grand Cru Classe B ranking in the new classification. Food Pairing: Perfect paired with rich dishes such as braised lamb shank, duck confit, slow cooked beef short rib and creamy accompaniments.
Orders are typically processed within 2 working days and shipped by DPD using their Next Day service (delivery by the end of the next working day).
Orders to remote areas (e.g. Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland) may be sent with DPD’s Two Day service (delivery within two working days).
High-value or high-volume orders may be sent out with London City Bond (LCB) couriers who do not currently offer active tracking. Please contact us via email orders@waudhandford.com or phone +44 20 7589 6113 for updates on this.
Please note we only ship to Mainland UK addresses (Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey excluded).
Delivery Charges
- Flat Rate (DPD Next Day/DPD Two Day) – £7.50
- Orders over £250 – Free delivery
The grapes are carried into small crates and put straight into a cold storage (8°C) for one night. The next morning, bunches are mechanically de-stemmed and berries are sent to the optical sorting machine (purchased on 2013) by a conveyor belt. The sorted berries fill the vats by natural gravity as they are located below the sorting area. Entirely renovated in 2013, the vat room is composed of 20 temperature controlled tanks, made of purple stainless steel and shaped like an upside down truncated cone. This new space dedicated to vinification is high tech, innovative, aesthetic and practical. However its architecture remains traditional through its stone walls and wood frame. Each plot is worked individually, in order to extract the best expression of its terroir. Gentle pumping over and punching down pace the alcoholic fermentation. Then some lots are barreled for the malolactic fermentation, while the others remain in tanks for this process. Ageing process follows as well the plot by plot management. As the underground cellar is below the vat room, natural gravity is also used to barrel the wine. 50% new French oak barrel are purchased every year. Under a dome of concrete, with control of temperature and humidity, our wine will age quietly during 14 to 16 months. The nose expresses notes of blackberries and cherries intertwined with smoky oak. Medium bodied, the palate is concentrated but vibrant with stewed black and red plums, boysenberry preserves, and Indian spices, leading to black olive salinity. The tannins are fine grained and sophisticated. While parts of the estate date back to the 11th century, the true beginnings of La Gaffeliere as a winery started with the arrival of the Comte de Malet-Roquefort in the 17th century. They are responsible for the unique, Gothic-styled chateau that is easily visible from the main road leading to the Saint Emilion village. By the 18th century, Chateau La Gaffeliere had earned a reputation for producing high-quality, St. Emilion wine. At some point in time, the vineyard was split with some of the land shifting to what became Canon La Gaffeliere, located just down the road. Under the Malet-Roquefort family, for a period of time, the estate was known as La Gaffeliere Naudes. Until 1961, the wines of La Gaffeliere Naudes were outstanding. For consumers seeking older Bordeaux, these can often be found at low prices in the marketplace. Eventually, the estate’s name changed and was shortened to just Chateau La Gaffeliere.In late 2014, Count Alexandre de Malet Roquefort purchased 13 hectares from the Cassatt family that included Chateau Mauvezin, Domaine de Peyrelongue and Chateau Haut Badon. From those 13 hectares of vines, it is thought that 3 – 4 hectares of vines are of Classified Growth quality. Also in 2014, Chateau La Gaffeliere removed three hectares of its vines for replanting. On June 1, 2022, just a few months before the official results of the 2022 Saint Emilion classification were publically announced, surprisingly, Chateau La Gaffeliere withdrew their estate from the classification. This was surprising because they almost for sure would have retained their Premier Grand Cru Classe B ranking in the new classification. Food Pairing: Perfect paired with rich dishes such as braised lamb shank, duck confit, slow cooked beef short rib and creamy accompaniments.
Orders are typically processed within 2 working days and shipped by DPD using their Next Day service (delivery by the end of the next working day).
Orders to remote areas (e.g. Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland) may be sent with DPD’s Two Day service (delivery within two working days).
High-value or high-volume orders may be sent out with London City Bond (LCB) couriers who do not currently offer active tracking. Please contact us via email orders@waudhandford.com or phone +44 20 7589 6113 for updates on this.
Please note we only ship to Mainland UK addresses (Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey excluded).
Delivery Charges
- Flat Rate (DPD Next Day/DPD Two Day) – £7.50
- Orders over £250 – Free delivery
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