Canon St Emilion Gcc (event) 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Canon
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc (event)
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 74%, Cabernet Franc 26%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 97-99; Vinous 94; James Suckling 97; Decanter 97; Jeb Dunnuck 96; Wine Spectator 95

Tasting Note
Perfumed black cherry, blueberry and violet aromas with dark chocolate and spice; silky, fine-grained tannins, lively minerality and an exceptionally long, energetic finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, lamb, game, duck with foie gras, mature cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef teriyaki, Korean BBQ, Sichuan-style braised beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, plot vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats; matured ~18 months in French oak (≈65-70% new).

Vineyard Info
Historic Premier Grand Cru Classé (B) estate on Saint-Émilion's limestone plateau; owned by the Wertheimer (Chanel) family; renowned for ageworthy, terroir-driven wines.