La Gaffelière is one of Bordeaux's most exciting estates, and its remarkable terroir is shining brighter than ever. Crafted from hillside plots neighboring Ausone, La Gaffelière has demonstrated exceptional mastery in recent vintages—something especially evident in the 2019. What I love about this wine is the brightness and precision they’ve achieved: gorgeous fruit, wonderful finesse, and a striking minerality that takes center stage. The 2019 is beautifully aromatic, with notes of red fruit, florals, and a touch of cedar. On the palate, it offers deep red fruit—plums and cherries—layered with a hint of leather, seamless texture, fine, well-integrated tannins, and a long finish brimming with limestone minerality. While it’s difficult to choose a favorite among their recent releases, this 2019 easily stands near the top, especially given our current retail pricing and impeccable provenance.