which is very different from fluid years like 2016 or 1996
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but with impressive intensity and an almost ethereal lightness
Wafting from the glass with aromas of beautifully pure cassis fruit mingled with notions of violets
juicy blackberries and redcurrant jelly with slowly emerging nuances of candied violets
Château La Gaffeliere, Saint-Emilion, 2022, 75cl 3-set which is very different fromThe 2022 La Gaffelire, one of the finest wines Ive encountered at this address, is a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc. Crafted primarily from the prime hillside vineyards beneath Ausone, this wine exudes violet, dark berries, licorice, cherries and smoke, with subtly integrated oak influences. It's medium to full bodied, deep and powerful, with a multidimensional, fleshy core of fruit and youthful yet powdery tannins framed by a tense,