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\n <\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]As the lanes of the D122 freeway narrow, a silhouette stands out on the horizon… Standing tall and majestic, Ch\u00e2teau La Gaffeli\u00e8re impresses all who cross its path. Nestled in a 38-hectare vineyard estate, it boasts the birthplace of the first Saint-Emilion grands crus. More than an architectural gem, Ch\u00e2teau La Gaffeli\u00e8re is a temple to the region’s winemaking expertise. Even today, under the name “Comte de Malet Roquefort”, exceptional wines are produced on these lands.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

A domain that has stood the test of time<\/h2>\n

The first written traces of today’s Ch\u00e2teau La Gaffeli\u00e8re date back to Gallo-Roman times. Attracted by the splendor of the site, a wealthy merchant is said to have built a sumptuous villa here.<\/p>\n

At that time, the estate was not yet known as Ch\u00e2teau La Gaffeli\u00e8re. It was only between the 11th and 15th centuries that this nickname came into use. And now you’re probably wondering about its origins… Is it a tribute to an illustrious philosopher who settled here? Is it a nod to a local delicacy? No way! The explanation lies with the beggars.<\/p>\n

A leper colony once stood below Ch\u00e2teau La Gaffeli\u00e8re. To get around, the poor devils had no choice but to use a stick called a “gaffe”. The name of the ch\u00e2teau is derived from the latter.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, the history of this domain has seen more glorious times.<\/p>\n

After his heroic actions at the Battle of Hasting, Guillaume Malet is elevated to the rank of knight. In the process, he also became Earl of Suffolk. In 1654, one of his descendants married Marguerite de Calvimont, who inherited the feudal ch\u00e2teau de Roquefort. The Malet-Roquefort line was born!<\/p>\n

In 1705, Louis II de Malet Roquefort married Isabeau de Bonneau de Fonroque. It was through this union that the Malet Roquefort family became owners of Ch\u00e2teau La Gaffeli\u00e8re. Since then, they have continued to develop the vineyard while producing an excellent wine for ageing.<\/p>\n

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A property in the Golden Triangle<\/h2>\n

Today, the estate from which Comte de Malet Roquefort<\/a> wines are made comprises 38 hectares, 22 of which are classified as Grand Cru. Please note that plots can be divided into three zones:<\/p>\n