ChateauChapelled’AlienorbyLaGaffeliere,BordeauxSuperieur

<p>Wine rich purple colour. The wine shows an elegant aroma, notes of woven black and red currants, underbrush, cedar, earth, tar and balsamic vinegar. The wine has a restrained, elegant but at the same time expressive taste with hints of fruit, well-balanced acidity and a long, pleasant aftertaste. </p><p>Red wine Chateau La Gaffeliere is made ​​from a blend of two grape varieties – Merlot and Cabernet Franc, grown in the vineyards of Chateau la Gaffeler. After harvesting, the berries are sorted, and then subjected to fermentation and maceration at a controlled temperature. Wine is aged in oak barrels for 16-18 months.</p><p>Chateau la Gaffeler has a long history, the first mention of it say that the Chateau was built on the ruins of the Gallo-Roman villa. In the 17th century became the owner of the castle Count Male, Roquefort, and towards the end of the 19th century Chateau was divided into two parts: Château Canon-la-Gaffeler and Chateau Gaffeler Naude (which in 1963 was renamed the Chateau la Gaffeler). After three centuries of Chateau still belongs to the family of Male-Roquefort. Its area is 22 hectares of vineyards, of which 66% are planted with Merlot, and the rest is divided equally between Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The exposition of the vineyards south, the average age of the vines 35 years.</p><p>The farm produces two wines: the first wine Château la Gaffeler class Premiers Grands Crus, and the second wine Clos la Gaffeler.</p><p>The wine goes well with lamb grilled beef stew and mature cheeses. </p>