Château La Gaffelière, 2021 - Magnum Bottle or case?:1 X150CL When young

When young

from a cooler

then open fermented and gently basket pressed before ageing on fine lees for 12 months in large format seasoned barrels and foudres

delicious finish

Domaine Long Depaquit

Château La Gaffelière, 2021 - Magnum Bottle or case?:1 X150CL When youngChteau La Gaffelire 2021 comes from one of the historic estates on the southern slopes of Saint milion, where the vineyards sit on a mix of limestone plateau and clay limestone soils just below Ausone. The blend is typically dominated by Merlot with a significant proportion of Cabernet Franc, giving the wine both plush fruit and a firm, aromatic backbone. The 2021 vintage in Bordeaux was a challenging, cooler year marked by spring frost and a damp