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La Gaffeliere 2001

750 ml Merlot, Cabernet Franc Saint-Emilion, France 2001

La Gaffeliere 2001 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Saint-Emilion, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, charcuterie. Biodynamic farming is mentioned by the merchant. Cheapest offer £95.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
body
4 / 5
full
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior · merchant: medium-bodied
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior · merchant: firm tannin
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Origin
Saint-Emilion · France
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
biodynamic
merchant description
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift
inferred
About Merlot
Typical aromas: plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
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Merchant's description

La Gaffelière 2001 is a medium to full-bodied wine, showcasing the structured and tannic style typical of its vintage. The nose reveals aromas of dark fruit, notably black cherry and plum, alongside subtle notes of leather and graphite. On the palate, the wine presents a balanced interplay of acidity and sweetness, with noticeable tannins providing a firm backbone. The finish is lengthened by a mineral edge. La Gaffelière is a Grand Cru Classé from Saint-Émilion, recognised for its dedication to biodynamic principles since 2004.

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