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Rated 97/100 by Wine Spectator (top 4% of their reviews).
WNLQ9 vintage signal, averaged from Wine Enthusiast Wine Vintage Chart 2026 Edition's 3 closely-agreeing Bordeaux 2018 ratings (Bordeaux Pomerol/Saint-Emilion; Bordeaux Medoc; Bordeaux Graves Red).
A vintage grade rates the growing season in this wine’s region — not this specific bottle. Source.
Researched by our team from producer and independent sources — not supplied by the seller.
A blend of roughly 63% Merlot and 37% Cabernet Franc from a Premier Grand Cru Classé B vineyard below the Saint-Emilion cote, the 2018 shows black raspberry, cassis, graphite and chalky minerality, with a medium-to-full-bodied, seamless texture, ripe tannins and lively lift.
The estate's name comes from "gaffet," old French for leper — the property is built on the site of a Gallo-Roman villa that later became a 17th-century leper colony (leproserie), a history confirmed by mosaics the Malet Roquefort family uncovered on the grounds in 1969.
Roast rack of lamb with herbs de Provence
Ripe Merlot-based fruit and polished tannins match the richness of roast lamb without overwhelming its herbal notes.
Duck breast with black currant sauce (Magret de canard)
The wine's cassis and graphite notes echo a currant-based sauce, and its structure stands up to duck's fat.
Aged Comte or Saint-Nectaire cheese
Chalky minerality and ripe tannins complement nutty, semi-hard cheeses typical of a Bordeaux cheese course.
Product information compiled from producer, importer and reference sources.
Elegant Saint-Émilion blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc with ripe dark fruit, cedar, and refined tannin structure.
Château La Gaffelière's 2018 Saint-Émilion presents a harmonious marriage of Merlot's plush fruit and Cabernet Franc's herbaceous complexity. The wine opens with ripe black cherry and cassis, supported by subtle cedar and mineral undertones. Medium-full body and balanced tannins create a food-friendly profile suited to classic Bordeaux pairings—grilled meats, braised dishes, and herb-forward preparations.
The 2018 vintage offers approachable drinking with enough structure for modest cellaring.
** Vintage may change — please confirm with our team.
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