{"title":"Chateau La Gaffeliere","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"chateau-la-gaffeliere-saint-emilion-1er-grand-cru-classe-2019","title":"Chateau La Gaffeliere Saint Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classe 2019","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChâteau La Gaffelière is a \u003cstrong\u003estill red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e of great expressiveness, originating from the prestigious Saint-Émilion Grand Cru region. This elegant blend harmonises \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes, creating an enveloping and structured profile. It displays an intense ruby red colour with violet highlights. The \u003cstrong\u003evelvety tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e caress the palate, supported by a vibrant freshness that accompanies a long and persistent finish, making it ideal for pairing with game dishes, red meats or mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine is produced in Bordeaux, in the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eSaint-Émilion\u003c\/strong\u003e area, where viticulture has roots dating back to the Gallo-Roman era. For four centuries, the Malet-Roquefort family has led the Château La Gaffelière brand with a consistent and rigorous stylistic vision. The vineyards stretch at the foot of a slope characterised by \u003cstrong\u003eclay-limestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e and siliceous-limestone formations. This distinctive geology gives the wine a pronounced \u003cstrong\u003emineral character\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the vines to express deep aromas and a refined elegance on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process begins with a \u003cstrong\u003erigorous selection of the grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e and parcel-based vinification aimed at preserving the identity of each individual plot. A slowly conducted fermentation allows the structure to be extracted with great delicacy. The subsequent ageing in \u003cstrong\u003enew barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e enhances the organoleptic profile with elegant notes of vanilla and leather. On the nose, clear \u003cstrong\u003echalky notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, blackcurrant and plum jam emerge, while the tasting reveals a density of red fruits, finishing with a harmonious balance between power and agility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau La Gaffelière embodies the excellence of Saint-Émilion, boasting a winemaking tradition that dates back to the Gallo-Roman era. For over four centuries, the Malet-Roquefort family has managed the estate, creating a prestigious \u003cstrong\u003e1er Grand Cru Classé\u003c\/strong\u003e. Every stage of production is aimed at enhancing this heritage: from hand harvesting on clay-limestone soils to meticulous \u003cstrong\u003eparcel-by-parcel vinification\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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It has a ruby colour and aromas of cherry, plum and tobacco. On the palate, it is deep, with \u003cstrong\u003every fine tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and a pleasant fruity freshness. It is excellent when served decanted alongside red meats, poultry and \u003cstrong\u003estewed game\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt originates in the territory of Saint-Émilion, produced by the Château La Gaffelière winery, whose viticultural roots date back to 1705. The vineyards sit on a \u003cstrong\u003elimestone plateau\u003c\/strong\u003e and clay-limestone slopes, giving the wine balance and a precise flavour profile. Agricultural management respects the ecosystem through \u003cstrong\u003epermanent grass cover\u003c\/strong\u003e and mechanical weeding, promoting \u003cstrong\u003ehigh biodiversity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the vineyard, manual intervention is used to ensure the well-being of the plants. In the cellar, the grapes are transferred by gravity into \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel vats\u003c\/strong\u003e, with fermentation at a controlled temperature to preserve primary aromas. This is followed by \u003cstrong\u003e13 months of ageing in barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e to integrate the structure with notes of oak and spice. 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