Gaffeliere other_regions when the average harvest requires

when the average harvest requires only 22 pairs of vineyard hands

terrific thrust and sneaky rising floral perfume

(90-92)/2023+

cigar box and bright red fruits with a blast of cassis in the finish

an amalgam of ripe black fruits

Gaffeliere other_regions when the average harvest requiresThe 2009 La Gaffelire has a rather over the top bouquet with smudged definition. It feels as if it underwent a warmer or longer maceration than its peers. The palate is medium bodied with a slightly viscous texture on the entry, lower acidity than many Right Banks, glossy and honeyed in texture towards the finish. Not really my style of wine, it feels cloying after a while. I much prefer the 2010 La Gaffelire that I tasted the week previously. Tasted