Château La Gaffelière - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2001 b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca

Wine Advocate

90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe6/30/2004

The epitome of elegance and finesse, this delicate yet flavorful St.-Emilion offers a provocative display of sweet cherries, raspberries, and flowers in an aromatic as well as flavor profile that builds incrementally. The antithesis of a blockbuster, it is a subtle, pure 2001 to cellar for another 1-2 years, and enjoy over the following 12-13.

Wine Spectator

88 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe3/31/2004

A solid wine with blackberry and mineral character and hints of new wood. Medium-bodied, with firm tannins and a medium finish. Slightly dry wood tannins now, but should come around with bottle age. Best after 2007. 6,665 cases made.

Wine Advocate

88-91 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2003

Possibly as good as the 2000, the 2001 is impressive in the elegant style this estate produces. A rich effort for this estate, the deep ruby/purple-colored 2001 offers sweet, floral, berry aromas with restrained new oak notes. With loads of fruit and freshness, decent acidity, and light tannin, this pure, nicely delineated, moderately weighty St.-Emilion will be at its peak between 2006-2015.

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2002

The deep ruby/purple-colored 2001 is a rich effort for this estate, which is known for their elegant, finesse-styled wines. It offers sweet, floral, berry aromas with restrained new oak notes. The wine possesses loads of fruit and freshness, decent acidity, and light tannin. This pure, nicely delineated, moderately weighty St.-Emilion will be at its peak between 2006-2015.