2016 Château La Gaffelière

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Score 94/100 · Drink 2026-2042, Neal Martin, Apr 2026

The 2016 La Gaffelière has an intense nose with blackberry, cedar and tobacco scents, actually quite Left Bank in style, fresh with an underlying marine influence. The palate is medium-bodied with smooth tannins. Very fine acidity and impressive purity of fruit, lightly spiced, understated but how can you resist its caressing finish. Gorgeous. Tasted at Bordeaux Index's Ten-Year-On tasting.

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96
95-96/100

James Suckling

94
92-95/100

Wine Spectator

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97 points
James Suckling
Score 97/100 · James Suckling, Jan 2026

Cherries, mushrooms and earth on the nose. The palate is vibrant and medium- to full-bodied, with elegant and ethereal dark fruit framed by focused tannins and a precise finish. 70% merlot and 30% cabernet franc. This is still youthful but starting to mellow. Drink or hold. 10 Years On retrospective.

97 points
Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
Score 97/100 · Drink 2025-2044, Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux, Nov 2025

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16.5 points
James Lawther MW, jancisrobinson.com
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2023-2036, James Lawther MW, jancisrobinson.com, Sep 2022

70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc. Still a youthful, crimson hue. Aromatically less precise with briary, dark-fruit notes but the palate is poised and harmonious. Lighter hand on the tiller compared with 2014 and 2015, the tannins and fruit more refined and there’s plenty of freshness, too. Clean and long with drive on the finish. (JL)

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Red

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