Barrail Blc St Emilion Grand Cru 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Barrail Blc
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Franc.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling commented: 'I like the aromas of berries and wet stones. Chewy tannins and a savory finish. '

Tasting Note
Red and black fruits (raspberry, plum, blackcurrant) with earthy, sandalwood and mild spice; silky texture, chewy tannins and a savory, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese roast pork (char siu), Korean bulgogi, beef rendang. Also pairs with aged cheeses and mushroom dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; vinified in stainless steel and aged in French oak (partly new; ~33–50% new), with ploughing, green-harvest and leaf-cropping in the vineyard.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned estate (M. Elliès) for over 150 years; 7 hectares on gravel and clay soils; vines average ~25 years; produced by Château Barrail du Blanc.