Château Magnan la Gaffeliere
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Château Magnan La Gaffelière is a 10-hectare winegrowing estate in Saint-Émilion, predominantly cultivating Merlot on soils rich in iron oxides. Owned by Florent Caldier, the property produces around 64,000 bottles per year.
Identity
Château Magnan La Gaffelière is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Saint-Émilion, in the Gironde. The property is owned by Florent Caldier and managed by Jean-Charles Morisseau. In 2011, Hubert de Bouärd was brought in as consultant oenologist for the estate.
History and philosophy
Château Magnan La Gaffelière is affiliated with SA Clos La Madeleine. In 2015, the estate was a semi-finalist in the Coupe des Crus de Saint-Émilion in the Grand Cru Classé category.
Appellations
The estate produces wines under the Saint-Émilion appellation.
Practical information
Château Magnan La Gaffelière is situated at La Gaffelière Ouest, 33330 Saint-Émilion. For any enquiries, the estate can be contacted by telephone on 06 88 98 29 18 or by email at caldier.florent@yahoo.fr.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Magnan La Gaffelière located?
- Château Magnan La Gaffelière is a winegrowing estate based in the commune of Saint-Émilion, in the Gironde. The exact address is La Gaffelière Ouest, 33330 Saint-Émilion.
- What is the vineyard area of Château Magnan La Gaffelière and which grape varieties are grown?
- The vineyard of Château Magnan La Gaffelière spans an area of 10 hectares. Plantings are dominated by Merlot, which accounts for 75% of the cultivated surface.
- Who owns Château Magnan La Gaffelière?
- Château Magnan La Gaffelière is owned by Florent Caldier. The management of the property is overseen by Jean-Charles Morisseau.
- How are the wines of Château Magnan La Gaffelière vinified and aged?
- Harvesting at Château Magnan La Gaffelière is done by hand. Vinification takes place in concrete vats. The wines are aged partly in vats (35%) and partly in oak barrels, with 20 to 30% new wood.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château Magnan La Gaffelière extends over 10 hectares. The property's soils are characterised by the presence of iron oxides. The grape varieties are planted with 75% Merlot, with the remaining varieties unspecified.
Flagship cuvées
The estate's average annual production is 64,000 bottles, representing approximately 480 hectolitres.
Vinification and ageing
Harvesting at Château Magnan La Gaffelière is carried out by hand. Vinification takes place in concrete vats. Ageing is partially conducted in vats (35%), with the remainder matured in barrels, including 20 to 30% new oak.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Saint-Émilion
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- CALDIER Florent
- Surface area
- 10 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 75%
Practical information
- Address
- La Gaffelière Ouest, 33330 SAINT-EMILION
- Phone
- 06 88 98 29 18
- Contact form
- Contact the estate