Domaine de la Gaffeliere, Saint-Emilion

Wow, still a great bottle after 15 years. Slightly earthy, smooth, almost no tannin, but still nicely round and interesting. excellent.

Garnet red with clearly orange rim. Cassis, strawberry and dark cherry on the nose – as well as oak notes of cedar, cinnamon and chocolate. Also giving bell pepper, bitter herbs, liquorice and some barnyard. Medium bodied with refreshing acidity and velvety tannins. Fruit is well alive and the palate brings forth notes of pencil shavings, charcoal and blood as well as bell pepper, tobacco and mint chocolate. Good length showing nice bitterness and a hint of astringency. No way …

Now 20 years old, this St. Emilion is past its prime. It has a nice ruby color with an amber edge, but the nose was slightly oxidized and while the tanninss were nicely resolved, flavors of stewed prunes overwhelmed the fruit still left in the wine.

amazing bottle earthy pinot noir nose dark cherry aroma with hints of tobacco silky and long lasting finish