De Fonbel St Emilion Grand Cru 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
De Fonbel
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter: 85 (James Lawther). Falstaff: 87 points. Vinous: 87–89 (Antonio Galloni)

Tasting Note
Red and black cherry, plum, dried herbs and earth, with spice and subtle vanilla; medium-bodied, fresh acidity, firm but integrated tannins and a savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised beef, venison, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, mushroom and soy-braised dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats; aged ~12 months in French oak (≈30% new). Modern, precise vinification and careful parcel blending.

Vineyard Info
Owned and run by the Vauthier family (owners of Château Ausone); 16 ha on the St‑Émilion plain, vines ~20–25 years; estate used as a test-bed for Ausone techniques.