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Chateau
La Gaffeliere
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Saint
Emilion
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Location:
Near the village of Bigaroux in the heart of the Saint Emilion
appellation.
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Classification:
Saint Emilion, premier grand cru classe
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Grape variety: 65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc,
15% Cabernet Sauvignon
22 hectares
of vineyards |
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History:
Although built in the 12th century, today the Chateau is
more neo-gothic in design due to extensive remodeling in the
19th century. the De Malet Roqueforts have owned La Gaffeliere
for over 400 years, longer than any other family-owned property
in Saint Emilion.
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Vinification
and aging: Fermentation takes place in water cooled, stainless
steel cuvees with three weeks maceration. The wine is aged for
20-22 months in oak casks of new or not more than 2 years of
age. Fresh egg white fining, no filtration.
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Style:
The Chateau believes in a very long fermentation and in replanting
only when absolutely to maintain a good average of old vines.
These two factors combined with the high proportion of new oak
casks gives a firmness and body to the wine and a tendency to
slower maturing in bottle than most Saint Emilions.
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Food:
An excellent wine to accompany beef, lamb, veal and game.
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