Ch. Pailhas St Emilion Grand Cru 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ch. Pailhas
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc 20%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
commonly listed by merchants as a value-priced Saint‑Émilion Grand Cru

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with aromas of black cherry, plum, red berry, cedar and gentle vanilla. Fleshy Merlot core, warm oak spice, rounded woody tannins and a savory finish showing good concentration and length.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised beef, aged hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego), game and stews. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), soy‑braised beef, Korean BBQ, mushroom hot pot and rich noodle dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; vinified in stainless steel and concrete; matured 12–18 months in French oak (approximately one-third new barrels).

Vineyard Info
Produced by the Robin‑Lafugie family (Château Pailhas) in Saint‑Hippolyte near Saint‑Émilion. Family estate, ~15 ha, multi‑generation growers focused on Merlot‑led Bordeaux blends.