Chateau de Malet Roquefort – Dame de Gaffeliere – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Overview:Having settled in Saint-milion in 1705, the Malet Roquefort family of Domaines Comte de Malet Roquefort has a history in Bordeaux spanning more than three centuries. A record of vines being planted on this land in Gallo-Roman times shows an even longer history of viticulture, and was confirmed in 1969 by Comte L??o de Malet Roquefort who discovered ruins of the Gallo-Roman Villa du Palat with mosaics depicting vines plantings. Chteau La Gaffeli??re, which gained status in 1954 as a Saint-milion Premier Grand Cru Class??, is the original estate of the Malet Roquefort family. In 2001, the family united three estates, Chteau La Gaffeli??re, Chteau Chapelle d??Ali??nor, and Chteau Armens, under a single brand: Domaines Comte de Malet Roquefort. Later, in 2008 Chteau La Connivence also joined the Domaines. Today, the Domaines Comte de Malet Roquefort estates include: Chteau La Gaffeli??re, Chteau Chapelle d??Ali??nor, Chteau Armens, and Chteau La Connivence. Founded on the four guiding principles of excellence, elegance, authenticity, and independence, the Malet Roqueforts have passed on their traditions, generation after generation, and today Alexandre de Malet Roquefort is at the helm of Domaines Comte de Malet Roquefort. Like his ancestors, he shares a passion for wine and for the Saint-milion terroir which they call home.

Tasting Notes:The wine has weight as well as a rich, velvety texture supporting the powerful black fruits. As befits a second wine, this should develop relatively quickly and generously.

Pairing:Beef and venison

Points: 94, Wine Enthusiast

Format / ABV: 750 ml / 14.5%

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