Barrail Blc St Emilion Grand Cru 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Barrail Blc
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 70%, Cabernet Franc 30%.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
VertDeVin/DFRWine note high marks (≈90/100 for older vintages)

Tasting Note
Ripe red and black fruits (cherry, plum, cassis) with violet florals, baking spice and subtle vanilla from oak; supple, silky tannins and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb/chops with rosemary, braised short ribs, venison, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (barbecue pork), Korean BBQ (galbi), mushroom stir-fries and savory braised beef dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; traditional vinification in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats; partial aging 12–14 months in French oak (c. 30–50% new).

Vineyard Info
Family-owned estate (Elliès family) in Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens; ~7 ha, gravel and clay soils, average vine age ~25 years; careful vineyard work (ploughing, green harvest).