{"product_id":"chateau-la-gaffeliere-1967-xe101967naa","title":"Château La Gaffelière 1967","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAbout Château La Gaffelière 1967\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 1967 Château La Gaffelière is a Premier Grand Cru Classé B from Saint-Émilion on the Right Bank of Bordeaux, classified during the appellation's inaugural classification in 1955. The estate is located at the southern entrance to the medieval town between the slopes of Château Pavie and Château Ausone and has been owned by the Malet Roquefort family for more than 300 years. The 1967 vintage already bears the shortened name \"La Gaffelière,\" after the Château had been known as \"La Gaffelière-Naudes\" until the early 1960s. This nearly 60-year-old bottle is a château-bottled wine with its original capsule and is a Bordeaux collector's piece for those who collect the great names of Saint-Émilion in their historical breadth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOrigin and History of the Estate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFindings from the Gallo-Roman era prove that wine has been cultivated in this location for a very long time: in 1969, Count Léo de Malet Roquefort discovered the remains of the Villa du Palat on the site, whose mosaic floor features two intertwined grapevines. The estate's name dates back to the Middle Ages, when a leper colony was located nearby; the sick were called \"gaffets,\" after the sticks they used for support while walking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Malet Roqueforts are among the oldest families in Saint-Émilion. In 1705, Louis de Malet Roquefort married Isabeau de Bonneau, whose father owned La Gaffelière, and the estate has remained in the family's possession ever since. In the 19th century, the originally larger estate was divided; one part became today's Château Canon-la-Gaffelière, which, despite the similar name, is an independent winery. The family seat was then long called La Gaffelière-Naudes before the name was shortened to La Gaffelière in the early 1960s – the 1967 Château La Gaffelière is thus one of the early vintages under its current name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn the first official classification of Saint-Émilion in 1955, La Gaffelière was included in the highest tier as a Premier Grand Cru Classé (Group B) and maintained this rank in all revisions until 2012. In June 2022, shortly before the announcement of the new ranking, the family voluntarily withdrew from the process because they did not wish to support the changed evaluation criteria, just as Ausone, Cheval Blanc, and Angélus had done previously. This does not change the classification status of the 1967 Château La Gaffelière: it was produced twelve years after the initial classification and bears the classification statement valid at that time on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTerroir and Grape Varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe estate now comprises around 38 hectares, of which about 22 hectares produce the Grand Vin. The vineyards are distributed across three soil types: the limestone plateau above the estate, the hillside with clay-limestone soils, and the foot of the slope with sandier, clay-rich soils. Merlot is the primary grape variety, complemented by a significant portion of Cabernet Franc – that classic combination that defines a Saint-Émilion red wine and benefits the estate in cooler years, as the Merlot ripens earlier than the Cabernet varieties – an advantage that the 1967 Château La Gaffelière also enjoyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLabel and Presentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe label of the 1967 Château La Gaffelière features the family crest: a red shield under a count's coronet, held by two griffins, below which is the motto \"In arduis fortior,\" which translates to \"stronger in adversity.\" Below the crest, \"Cte de Malet Roquefort\" is written in cursive with the addition \"Propriétaire à St Emilion (Gironde),\" and the notation \"Mis en bouteille au château\" runs across the label in red print. The bottom line mentions the \"Appellation Saint-Émilion 1er Grand Cru Classé Contrôlée,\" a designation from the time when the classification tier was still part of the appellation name. The red original capsule bears the inscription \"Château La Gaffelière\" with a coat of arms on top, and the griffins with the motto on the side. A neck label from the Bordeaux merchant house de Luze shows which Négociant once brought the bottle to market, while the label and capsule attest to the bottling at the Château.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 1967 Vintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe year 1967 started promisingly in Bordeaux: after a mild winter and a slightly delayed flowering, July and August brought hot, dry weather. The first three weeks of September, however, were cool and damp, and the harvest, which began in October, was repeatedly interrupted by rain. Appellations with a high Merlot content had an advantage because this early-ripening variety achieved a greater part of its maturity before the change in weather. Therefore, the Right Bank with Pomerol and Saint-Émilion performed better than the Médoc, where the Cabernet Sauvignon did not fully ripen in many places; in Saint-Émilion, the best wines came from the slopes and the limestone plateau. A Saint-Émilion red wine from a good hillside and plateau terroir like the 1967 Château La Gaffelière is thus one of the more interesting representatives of an otherwise rather modest Bordeaux year, which is primarily remembered for the sweet wines of Sauternes. The red wines were accessible early and are now fully matured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor Collectors and as a Gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn 2027, everyone born in 1967 will celebrate their 60th birthday, and a 1967 vintage wine is a gift with a personal connection, just as it is for a milestone wedding anniversary. Collectors appreciate the 1967 Château La Gaffelière as a rare château-bottled wine from a long-established family estate, as a witness to the early years of the Saint-Émilion classification, and as a Bordeaux collector's wine that adds a historical point to a vertical of younger vintages. Those looking for a matured Saint-Émilion red wine with an original label and original capsule can purchase Château La Gaffelière here and will receive a bottle whose condition is documented from all sides in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 1967 Château La Gaffelière still drinkable?\u003c\/strong\u003e The red wines of the 1967 vintage were accessible early and are fully matured after nearly 60 years. Whether this bottle can still be enjoyed depends primarily on the cork and storage. We cannot provide a guarantee for the wine inside such an old bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the fill level \"Upper Mid Shoulder\" mean for the 1967 Château La Gaffelière?\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Mid Shoulder means that the wine level is in the upper part of the bottle's shoulder, between Top Shoulder and Mid Shoulder. Over decades, some wine evaporates through the cork in every bottle, and for an almost 60-year-old Bordeaux, this fill level is within the expected range. It is clearly visible in the side and back view photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Premier Grand Cru Classé B\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Saint-Émilion classification distinguishes between the Grands Crus Classés and the highest level, the Premiers Grands Crus Classés, which are further divided into groups A and B. La Gaffelière belonged to Group B from 1955 to 2012; the label of this vintage reads \"1er Grand Cru Classé.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Château La Gaffelière still classified today?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The Malet Roquefort family withdrew from the new classification in June 2022, so current vintages appear as Saint-Émilion Grand Cru without a classification rank. For older vintages like the 1967 Château La Gaffelière, the statement on the label remains correct because it reflects the rank valid at that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same wine as Château Canon-la-Gaffelière?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Canon-la-Gaffelière emerged in the 19th century from a detached part of the former overall estate and has long been an independent winery with different owners. The 1967 Château La Gaffelière comes from the core estate of the Malet Roquefort family, recognizable by their name and coat of arms on the label and capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the name on the label only partially readable?\u003c\/strong\u003e A large stain in the upper right area obscures parts of the text \"La Gaffelière\" and \"Saint-Émilion.\" Those wishing to purchase Château La Gaffelière can still clearly identify the bottle: the name is embossed on the capsule, the vintage, crest, and owner notice are fully legible, and the bottom line of the label states the appellation and classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the \"de Luze\" neck label mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e De Luze is a traditional merchant house in Bordeaux. The neck label indicates that the bottle was distributed through this Négociant; the wine was still bottled at the Château, as evidenced by the \"Mis en bouteille au château\" notation on the label and capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a 1967 vintage wine suitable as a gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Anyone born in 1967 will celebrate their 60th birthday in 2027, and a 1967 vintage wine from one of the oldest family estates in Saint-Émilion makes for a special gift. Please note the information on drinkability above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 1967 Château La Gaffelière a suitable investment?\u003c\/strong\u003e We do not provide investment advice or yield promises. 1967 is not considered a sought-after Bordeaux vintage, and the label of this bottle shows significant wear. As a Bordeaux collector's wine, its appeal lies in its age, rarity, château-bottling, and its place in the history of the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château La Gaffelière","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54856329396562,"sku":"XE101967NAA","price":100.82,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/7891\/9250\/files\/chateau-la-gaffeliere-1967-flasche-frontal-20260927a.jpg?v=1790511366","url":"https:\/\/wein-sammeln.de\/en\/products\/chateau-la-gaffeliere-1967-xe101967naa","provider":"wein-sammeln.de","version":"1.0","type":"link"}