Fombrauge St Emilion Gcc 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Fombrauge
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 90%, Cabernet Franc 10%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 95; James Suckling 94; Robert Parker (WA) 93+; Decanter 93; Vinous 91-94; Wine Spectator 90; Falstaff 91-92

Tasting Note
Dense black-fruit core of plum, blackberry and black cherry with cocoa, tobacco, cedar and subtle spice. Full-bodied, velvety texture, ripe tannins and long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised short ribs, beef tenderloin, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), beef rendang, rich soy-based braises.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, meticulous intra-plot sorting; vinified in oak, stainless steel and small concrete tanks; aged ~16 months in 40% new French oak.

Vineyard Info
Château Fombrauge (Bernard Magrez ownership since 1999) is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé with ~58 ha of clay-limestone vines; Michel Rolland has consulted on winemaking.