This bottle is among François-Louis Vuitton's favourite great Bordeaux Wines. He asked its owner to dedicate a private bin to its attention, as the ultimate expression of art and craftsmanship, a delicious invitation to shared pleasures.

The Chateau La Gaffelière is a family-owned property which seems to have leapt from the pages of History. This Premier Grand Cru Classé embodies the elegance of Saint-Emilion. This smooth, fresh wine reveals all the loving care lavished on this vineyard with its historic charm. 

Soil: Clayey-limestone hillside and siliceous feet of coast

Area: 36 ha

Varietal: 85% Merlot/ 15%Cabernet Franc

Vinegrowing: Natural grass, mechanical weeding, manual thinning, leaf removal, manual harvest 

Winemaking: Plots selection in vats, temperature control, pumping

Aging: 12 months in French oak cask of 1  year. 

Tasting notes: The Cuvée Privée du Château La Gaffelière 2014 is the great expression of its terroir and origin. It offers fruity and crispy notes of morello cherries and violets. The attack is supple with soft tannins. The good length is enhanced by spicy flavours and finely woody notes. 

Region: Bordeaux

Vintage: 2014