Wine Advocate
byRobert Parkerthe9/1/1998
La Gaffeliere's 1996 is a fine effort. The property's hallmark style produces medium-bodied, soft, attractive, lightweight wines that are savored for their delicacy and subtlety as opposed to blockbuster impact. The 1996 reveals a dark plum color, a sweet nose of black-cherries and cassis, medium body, excellent purity, nicely integrated wood and acidity, and a sweet, finely textured, savory finish. Somewhat austere, the wine will benefit from 2-3 years of cellaring, and will keep for 15 or more years. Last tasted 11/97