Château La Gaffelière 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé, 1er Grand Cru Classé B

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a beautiful definition. It reveals notes of fresh blackberry, conrflower/lilac and small notes of fresh/crunchy strawberry associated with touches of fleshy/juicy cassis, spices as well as discreet hints of caramelization and chocolate. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, elegant, racy and offers a beautiful definition, a mineral frame, a beautiful delicacy as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy cassis, fleshy/juicy raspberry and small notes of small red berries associated with small touches of flowers as well as subtle hints of chocolate/tonka bean, toasted, caramelization and Bourbon vanilla. Beautiful delicacy of tannins. Good length and persistence.