1952 Château La Gaffelière Naudes St. Émilion Grand Cru Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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1952
Château La Gaffelière Naudes (St. Émilion Grand Cru)
More on the secondary side of the style range with its tobacco, campfire ember, burnt leaf, wet earth and last remaining vestiges of red fruits in the nose. The palate was light, cleaner, soft, spicy and bright. This is not a wine to age. But it’s a cool gem to remember history with. Drink from 2025-2027. 1,482 Views Tasted Jul 22, 2025 |
When to Drink Chateau La Gaffeliere, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau La Gaffeliere is much better with at least 8-12 years of aging in good vintages. Young vintages can be decanted for 2-3 hours or more. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume.
Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau La Gaffeliere offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 9-30 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Chateau La Gaffeliere with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau La Gaffeliere is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau La Gaffeliere is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau La Gaffeliere is also good when matched with Asian dishes, and hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.