The 2023 La Gaffeliere is a Bordeaux blend consisting of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, produced by La Gaffeliere in the Saint Emilion sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine has received high praise from multiple professional reviewers, indicating a strong consensus about its quality.

James Suckling awarded the wine a score of 95, noting its "excellent terroir" with aromas and flavors of blackberry, black olive, and walnut. He commended its "tight center-palate with firm but creamy tannins and a flavorful, classy finish" (jamessuckling.com, April 2024).

Vinous, represented by Neal Martin, gave the 2023 La Gaffeliere an impressive score of 96. Martin described it as "very pure and floral on the nose" with black cherries and violet scents. He highlighted the wine's "medium-bodied" nature with "fine tannins and layers of lightly spiced black fruit," concluding that it "oozes sensuality" (Vinous, April 2024).

Jane Anson provided a score of 94 and praised the wine's "depth and vibrant fruit character," noting its "chalky, fresh, extremely vibrant" texture. She also remarked on its "real mineral pumice stone texture" and the clear influence of its limestone soils (janeanson.com, April 2024).

Jeff Leve from The Wine Cellar Insider also rated the wine at 96 points. He observed aromas of "black plums, flowers, cherries, and fennel," and described the palate as "luscious, elegant, polished, fresh, sweet, and lifted" with a "salted-chocolatey finish" (TheWineCellarInsider.com, April 2024).

The Wine Independent, represented by Lisa Perrotti-Brown, gave the highest score of 98. She noted the wine's "deep garnet-purple color" and complex aromatic profile, including "boysenberries, fresh juicy plums, and black raspberries." She praised its "exquisitely knit" palate with "filigree layers of black and red berries and floral accents," supported by "plush tannins and wonderful tension" (The Wine Independent, May 2024).

Jeb Dunnuck awarded the wine 97 points, calling it "one of the stars of the vintage." He highlighted its "medium to full-bodied richness" and "pure, layered, concentrated mouthfeel" with plenty of tannins and a great finish (jebdunnuck.com, May 2024).

Finally, Decanter rated it 95 points, describing it as "instantly classy, layered and complex" with a "deep nose, floral, so perfumed" and "lots of ripe black bramble fruit." The review also noted its "sophisticated" nature with a "lovely juiciness and a touch of dark chocolate, cedar, and liquorice on the finish" (Decanter, April 2024).

Overall, the 2023 La Gaffeliere is a highly acclaimed wine, characterized by its vibrant fruit, refined tannins, and complex aromatic profile.