Chateau la Gaffeliere, Saint Emilion
Historical chateau producing 1er Grand Cru Classé wine
Their 22-hectares vineyard produce a Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé as well as a second red wine. The chateau, at the centre of the estate, has features dating back to the 15th century and up to the 20th.
Vines were already present in the area in Roman times, while the name of the estate comes from the word "gaffet", a leprosy hospital in the Middle Ages. It is the home of one of the most ancient families in the region, Malet Roquefort, who have lived in Saint Emilion for four centuries, up to the current Count Léo de Malet Roquefort who owns the estate.
The chateau features a 15th-century vaulted kitchen, 17th and 18th-century wings and a 19th-century pigeon house that became a pool house in the 20th century.
When to come
Open for visitors from May to October included, from Wednesday to Sunday. Tours last 1 hour and include a tasting of the wines.
How to book
You can make an appointment in advance by making an enquiry using the button above.
