🍷 Red Wine – Saint-Émilion Second wine

Clos La Gaffelière 2018: The accessible elegance of the grand cru classé

Created in 1985, Clos La Gaffelière is the second wine of the prestigious Château La Gaffelière. Produced under the same conditions as the grand vin, it combines finesse and respect for the Saint-Émilion terroir, for a fruity and structured expression, ideal for everyday drinking or as an accompaniment to refined meals.

🔍 Main features:

• Name : Clos La Gaffelière

• Appellation : Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (second wine of Château La Gaffelière)

• Vintage : 2018

• Capacity : 75 cl

• Grape varieties : 85–90% Merlot, 10–15% Cabernet Franc

• Alcohol content : approximately 14–14.5% vol.

• Cork type : Natural cork

• Terroir : Clay-limestone on the hillside, with sand and iron dross, typical of the right bank

• Aging : 12–15 months in barrels (15% new, the rest 1–2 years old)

👁️ Wine profile:

• Eye : Deep ruby, tinged with purple reflections

• Nose : Red and black fruits (cherry, blackberry), cocoa, coffee, undergrowth, spices and a light floral touch

• Palate : Polished and supple tannins, medium to fleshy body, lovely tangy freshness, notes of black fruits and toasted spices, elegant and persistent finish. Good mineral structure and volume.

🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings:

Perfect with: game, red meats in sauce, spicy dishes, veal with mushrooms, and mature cheeses.

🕰️ Consumption & Service:

• Serving temperature : 16–18°C

• Aeration : Aerate for 1 hour in a carafe to release the aromas

• Cellaring time : 10 to 15 years — ideal tasting between 2018 + 3/4 years until ~2033

🌿 Commitment & Terroir:

Unlike some second wines, Clos La Gaffelière has its own vat room and is vinified with the same care as its big brother. Made from young but well-tended vines, this second wine reflects the expertise of the Malet-Roquefort family and the work of Stéphane Derenoncourt, while remaining affordable.

🎁 Special Offer:

Enjoy 10% off any order of Clos La Gaffelière 2018 over €50 with the code REDUCTIONOFF . This is a great opportunity to taste a high-quality second wine without breaking the bank.

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