This is more precise and focused with black truffle and berry. Full body, layered and refined. Beautiful freshness and form. Framed.

Deep garnet colored, the 2010 La Gaffeliere is quite closed to begin, slowly unfurling to give scents of baked raspberries, kirsch, dried mulberries and plum pudding plus nuances of pencil shavings and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied, the palate layers in the savory and earthy flavors with a firm frame of chewy tannins and well-knit freshness, finishing with an herbal lift.

A big, bold, ripe wine with firm tannins and dark, solid fruits. The wine has acidity coming from the black currant flavors. Continuing the impressive quality of wines from La Gaffeliere, it has weight and a rich feel to it, along with a tight, mineral final texture. This is a wine that is elegant as well as powerful.