but nevertheless strikingly elegant

or rich sauces

the wine is silky smooth

and fresh energy come together in a rare harmony of power

the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Léoville Las Cases has a slightly closed nose

Château La Gaffeliere, Saint-Emilion, 2022, 75cl 3-set but nevertheless strikingly elegantThe 2022 La Gaffelire, one of the finest wines I've encountered at this address, is a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc. Crafted primarily from the prime hillside vineyards beneath Ausone, this wine exudes violet, dark berries, licorice, cherries and smoke, with subtly integrated oak influences. It's medium to full bodied, deep and powerful, with a multidimensional, fleshy core of fruit and youthful yet powdery tannins framed by a tense,