Château La Gaffelière - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2017 b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca

Le Point

16,5-17 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe6/20/2018

Cerise, fruits rouges, bouche douce, élégante, fraîche, tendre, serré en finale, très joli fruit.

Jeb DUNNUCK

90-93 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/12/2018

The Grand Vin is the 2017 Château La Gaffelière. It’s a medium-bodied, balanced, downright pretty 2017 that shows the seamless, mid-weight style of the vintage nicely. Black raspberries, violets, and exotic spices all emerge from this purple-colored effort. It’s impeccably balanced, has integrated acidity, and fine tannin, all making it a high-quality wine from the vintage. It should keep for 10-15 years.

Vinifera

94-96 / 100

byJacques Perrinthe5/28/2018

Magnifique nez extravagant de fruits mûrs et frais, tanins fantastiquement doux sur l’attaque avec du velouté, de la salinité, de la profondeur, de la longueur, du terroir, c’est très très bon.

Vinous

94-97 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/15/2018

The 2017 La Gaffelière is without question one of the wines of the vintage in Saint- Émilion. Bright, precise and wonderfully lifted, the 2017 is all precision. Exquisite aromatics and lively, red-toned fruit infuse this mid-weight, remarkably pure Saint-Émilion. Spice, blood orange and floral notes add the closing layers of nuance. The 2017 really dazzles. Don't miss it.

The Wine Cellar Insider

91-93 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/11/2018

You'll find the stony nature in the wine before moving to the lush, ripe, dark red fruits, licorice and espresso notes. Full bodied and lush, this is tasty now and it is going to be more tasty with six to eight years of bottle age.

Vinous

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/1/2018

The 2017 La Gaffelière has quite a high toned, floral, crème de cassis and black cherry scented bouquet that feels well defined, although the oak sticks out at the moment and will require several years to be absorbed. The palate is medium-bodied with quite bold tannin, layers of blackberry and black cherry fruit laced with graphite and spices. It feels like a solid La Gaffelière but it needs to manifest more elegance on the finish. However, I appreciate the purity of this Saint-Émilion and its persistence.

Wine Advocate

95-97 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/27/2018

Composed of 40% Cabernet Franc and 60% Merlot, the deep garnet-purple colored 2017 La Gaffeliere has pronounced cassis, baked plums and blackberry pie notes with suggestions of lavender, baking spices and rose hip tea. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a firm frame of ripe, fine-grained tannins, an electric intensity of bright black and blue fruits and wonderful freshness, finishing long and minerally.

Decanter.com

91 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/25/2018

WeinWisser

17 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/25/2018

Jean-Marc QUARIN

17,25 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/17/2018

Wine Enthusiast

94-96 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/17/2018

This is a powerful wine, with great power and richness from concentrated fruit and dense tannins. The ripe black fruits are impressive, solid and intense. It will age well for many years; try after 2023.

Jamessuckling.com

94-95 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/6/2018

This very long and powerful yet all in balance and harmony. Full body and layered and chewy tannins. Softness and depth. Excellence for the vintage.

Wine Spectator

89-92 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/4/2018

Offers a solid blast of warm plum and blackberry preserve notes, along with a slightly hefty roasted apple wood frame. Lightly dusty tannins line the finish. The fruit core is solid but needs to push through a bit more. Wait and see.—J.M.