and remarkable freshness that gives the wine energy and lift

but nevertheless strikingly elegant

elegant and poised

and fresh energy come together in a rare harmony of power

Is the 2019 Château Margaux the wine of the vintage

Château La Gaffeliere, Saint-Emilion, 2022, 75cl 3-set and remarkable freshness that givesThe 2022 La Gaffelire, one of the finest wines I've 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,