1999 La Gaffeliere
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Tasting notes
Lively, toasty, zesty claret not too far from drinkability. Quite confident and punchy. (JR)
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Mid-crimson. A bit dusty on the nose. A bit simple, but definitely round and fruity. A bit overoaked on the finish. Finishes very suddenly. A lack of charm. (JR)
The 1999 is an elegant, finesse-styled, medium-bodied effort revealing lovely strawberry and currant fruit with a hint of sour cherries, a judicious touch of oak, medium body, and excellent purity. It creeps up on the taster in subtle increments. I always laugh when critics of Michel Rolland, the great international oenologist who has done so much to improve wine quality throughout the world, say that his wines all taste the same. Do these ignorant observers realize he is the consultant for this stylish, restrained St.-Emilion? Anticipated maturity: now-2015.
Mineral, spice and floral aromas, with hints of aniseed. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fruity finish. Subtle red. Better than from barrel. Best after 2003. 6,665 cases made.James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2002
About the producer
Bordering both Ausone and Pavie, this property has been owned by the De Malet Roquefort line for over 300 years – making them the oldest winegrowing family in Saint-Emilion.